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Territory for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'tɛrɪ,toʊri

What does Territory really mean?

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Hey there! So, I heard you want to know what "territory" means, right? Well, let me break it down for you in the simplest way possible.

Okay, imagine you have a favorite toy, let's say it's a super cool remote-controlled car. Now, imagine you have your own special area where you like to play with that car, like your bedroom or your backyard. That area that is yours, where you play and do your thing, is like your territory. It's a space that you feel like you have control over and it's important to you.

Now, territory isn't just about toys and spaces, it can also be about places where groups of animals live or countries where people live. Just like you have your own space, animals and people have areas that they consider their own.

For example, think about ants. They have their own little underground homes, right? That area where they live and go about their ant business is their territory. They mark it with pheromones, little chemical signals, to let other ants know that it's their space and they need to stay out.

Similarly, countries have their own territories too. Each country has its own piece of land that it claims and governs. It's like a big playground, but instead of toys, there are people and buildings and all kinds of stuff.

So, to sum it up, "territory" basically means a specific area that belongs to someone or something, where they feel in control and it's important to them. It can be a personal space like your room, a place where animals live, or even a whole country. It's all about that sense of ownership and control over a particular area. Does that make sense to you now?

Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Martinez on 2023-10-30 05:53:40

Territory In a sentece

Learn how to use Territory inside a sentece

  • When you play a game with your friends, each person has their own area, like a part of the playground or a room in the house. This area is called their territory.
  • In a zoo, each animal usually has its own space where it lives. That space is its territory.
  • When you go to a park, you may see ducks swimming on the lake. Each duck has a specific area on the water and around it where they live and find food. That area is their territory.
  • Many countries have borders that separate them from their neighboring countries. Each country considers the land within their borders as their territory.
  • Animals like lions, tigers, and wolves mark their territory by spraying or leaving their scent on trees or rocks to let other animals know that area belongs to them.