territory noun [ C or U ] (AREA)
B2 (an area of) land, or sometimes sea, that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country or person:
More examples
- We can't afford to make any false moves once we're in enemy territory.
- The planes fly low across enemy territory.
- Missiles have been launched from their pads deep in enemy territory.
- The government prohibits the passage of foreign troops and planes across its territory.
- For years the two nations battled over territory.
