ˈterɪtərɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1
the extent of the
land under the
jurisdiction of a
ruler,
State,
city, etc. 2 (Territory) an organized
division of a
country,
esp.
one not yet admitted to the full rights of a State. 3 a
sphere of
action or thought; a
province. 4 the
area over which a
commercial traveller or goods-distributor operates. 5 Zool. an area defended by an
animal or animals
against others of the
same species. 6 an area defended by a
team or
player in a game. 7 a
large tract of land. [ME f. L territorium f. terra land]