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territory
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Territory
01
āĻ āĻā§āĻāĻ˛, āĻāĻ˛āĻžāĻāĻž
a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
The governor announced new policies to improve infrastructure in the northern territory.
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02
āĻ āĻā§āĻāĻ˛, āĻāĻ˛āĻžāĻāĻž
an area occupied by an animal or a group of animals that is defended against others
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
Birds often mark their territory with songs to warn others to stay away.
03
a field, subject, or area in which someone operates, works, or holds expertise
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
Politics is a tricky territory for newcomers.
04
an area designated for administrative, organizational, or other official purposes
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
The airline expanded its operations into new territories.
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territorial
territory
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