territory

noun

An area of land; a region.

noun

The land and waters under the jurisdiction of a government.

noun

A political subdivision of a country.

noun

A geographic region, such as a colonial possession, that is dependent on an external government.

noun

A subdivision of the United States that is not a state and is administered by an appointed or elected governor and elected legislature.

noun

A similarly organized political subdivision of Canada or Australia.

noun

An area for which a person is responsible as a representative or agent.

noun

The area of a field defended by a specified team.