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76 words
German word
Territorium
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛʁiˈtoːʁi̯ʊm/
Meaning
- neuter nounterritory
Example
Die Grenze des Territoriums ist umstritten.
The border of the territory is disputed.
More examples
Das Tier markiert sein Territorium.
The animal marks its territory.
Core concept
A boundary-defined zone whose owner or controlling power can be named, including a state, organization, or individual.
Common phrases
Territorium beanspruchen
claim territory
auf fremdem Territorium
on foreign territory
Territorium verteidigen
defend territory
Similar words
Region: A broad area united by geography or culture.
Gebiet: An area of land defined by a purpose or shared feature.
Land: A country or part of a country viewed as a land or region.
Staat: A sovereign political organization governing a country.
Definition in German
Abgegrenztes Gebiet, das einem Staat, einer Verwaltung, einer Gruppe oder einer Person gehört oder von ihr kontrolliert oder beansprucht wird.
Word origin
The Latin suffix in territorium forms a noun for a place associated with terra, 'land'; German preserves this learned Latin-based formation.
Usage tips
- In ordinary descriptions, Gebiet or Region is often more natural, while Territorium suits political, legal, and strategic contexts.
Other meanings
- areanoun
- regionnoun
Related words
- territorialterritorialadjective
- Territorialanspruchterritorial claimnoun