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    Territoire (en. Territory)

    /tɛʁɪtwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Geographical area where a community lives.
    This territory is rich in natural resources.
    Ce territoire est riche en ressources naturelles.
    Field of activity or influence.
    He conquered new territories in the field of marketing.
    Il a conquis de nouveaux territoires dans le domaine du marketing.
    Space where control is exercised, often related to sovereignty.
    The borders define a country's territory.
    Les frontières définissent le territoire d'un pays.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'territorium', which means 'ground, land', from which one speaks of delimitation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hunting territory
    Area where hunting is permitted.
    territoire de chasse
    marking one's territory
    To assert one's authority or personal space.
    marquer son territoire
    hostile territory
    Area where one feels in danger or unwelcome.
    territoire hostile

    Related Words

    territorial
    Related to a territory.
    territorial
    territoriality
    The characteristic of what is related to a territory.
    territorialité

    Slang Meanings

    A strongly marked territory for a person or group.
    This neighborhood is my territory; here I do what I want.
    Ce quartier est mon territoire, ici je fais ce que je veux.
    Connotation of individual or personal space.
    In this café, everyone respects each other's territory.
    Dans ce café, chacun respecte le territoire de l'autre.