territory synonyms

territory

n.

  1. A specified area

    region, township, empire; see area 2.

  2. An area organized politically under the central government

    commonwealth, colony, protectorate, dominion, province, mandate; see also nation 1.

  3. An indefinite area

    section, area, boundary; see region 1.

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