Territorio (en. Territory)

/teɾiˈtoɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Geographical space where a human group or a state lives.
The territory of this country extends across several regions.
El territorio de este país se extiende a lo largo de varias regiones.
Area controlled by a group or organization.
The territory of the club is where events are organized.
El territorio del club es donde se organizan los eventos.
Land where one has ownership or property.
They bought a territory to build a house.
Ellos compraron un territorio para construir una casa.

Etymology

From Latin 'territorium', which means 'land of a territory'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

defend the territory
Protecting an area from attacks or invasions.
defender el territorio
virgin territory
Area that has not been exploited or inhabited.
territorio virgen
unknown territory
Space or place that has not been explored.
territorio desconocido

Related Words

territorial
Related to a territory.
territorial
territoriality
The fact of having a clear and defined territory.
territorialidad

Slang Meanings

Zone of influence
That street is my territory; this is where I know everyone.
Esa calle es mi territorio, aquí es donde conozco a todos.
Area of control
We are going to invade their territory and make them leave.
Vamos a invadir su territorio y hacer que se vayan.