Terriory vs. Territory: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 21, 2023
"Terriory" is an incorrect spelling, while "Territory" is the correct spelling denoting a specified area or region.

Which is correct: Terriory or Territory
How to spell Territory?

Terriory is Incorrect

Territory is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Territory" has the word "territ" in it, like "inherit".

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Oct 20, 2023
There are two "r"s before the "o" in "Territory".

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Oct 20, 2023
Think of a "territory" as a large "story" (or) area, thus having "ory" at the end.

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Oct 20, 2023
Territories expand, so use the longer, correct spelling.

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Oct 20, 2023
"Territory" contains the word "rite" which signifies a proper or correct way, hinting at the correct spelling.

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Oct 20, 2023
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Terriory and Territory Definitions
Territory
A field or domain of a particular activity or interest.
Writing science fiction is her territory.

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Oct 12, 2023
Territory
A geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state.
The territory of Alaska joined the U.S. in 1959.

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Oct 12, 2023
Territory
An area in which one has certain rights or responsibilities.
This forest is the bear's territory.

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Oct 12, 2023
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Territory
A geographic region, such as a colonial possession, that is dependent on an external government
The territories of the Holy Roman Empire.

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

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Territory
A similarly organized political subdivision of Canada or Australia.

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Territory
An area for which a person is responsible as a representative or agent
A salesperson's territory.

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Territory
(Sports)The area of a field defended by a specified team
Punted the ball deep into the opponent's territory.

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Territory
(Biology)An area occupied by a single animal, mating pair, or group and often vigorously defended against intruders, especially those of the same species.

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Territory
A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

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Territory
(Canada) One of three of Canada's federated entities, located in the country's Arctic, with fewer powers than a province and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

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Territory
(Australia) One of three of Australia's federated entities, located in the country's north and southeast, with fewer powers than a state and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory.

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Territory
A geographic area under control of a single governing entity such as state or municipality; an area whose borders are determined by the scope of political power rather than solely by natural features such as rivers and ridges.

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Territory
(ecology) An area that an animal of a particular species consistently defends against its conspecifics.

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Territory
The part of the playing field or board over which a player or team has control.

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Territory
A geographic area that a person or organization is responsible for in the course of work.

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Territory
A market segment or scope of professional practice over which an organization or type of practitioner has exclusive rights.

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Territory
A large extent or tract of land; a region; a country; a district.
He looked, and saw wide territory spreadBefore him - towns, and rural works between.

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Territory
The extent of land belonging to, or under the dominion of, a prince, state, or other form of government; often, a tract of land lying at a distance from the parent country or from the seat of government; as, the territory of a State; the territories of the East India Company.

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Territory
In the United States, a portion of the country not included within the limits of any State, and not yet admitted as a State into the Union, but organized with a separate legislature, under a Territorial governor and other officers appointed by the President and Senate of the United States. In Canada, a similarly organized portion of the country not yet formed into a Province.

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Territory
An area of knowledge or interest;
His questions covered a lot of territory

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Territory
The geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state;
American troops were stationed on Japanese soil

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Territory
A region designated by its inhabitants or organizations.
The sales manager covers the southern territory.

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Territory
An administrative division of some countries.
The Northern Territory of Australia is vast.

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Oct 12, 2023
FAQs
What is the verb form of Territory?
There's no verb form of "territory", but related actions include "territorialize".

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Oct 20, 2023
Which vowel is used before Territory?
It depends on context; no specific vowel consistently precedes "territory".

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Oct 20, 2023
Which preposition is used with Territory?
Commonly "in" or "of" (in the territory, territory of a country).

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Why is it called Territory?
It derives from the Latin "territorium", meaning "land around a town".

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Which conjunction is used with Territory?
No specific conjunction is associated with "territory".

Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
Is the Territory term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "uncharted territories" in knowledge.

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Is Territory an abstract noun?
No, it's a concrete noun though it can represent abstract concepts.

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Is Territory a vowel or consonant?
"Territory" is a word composed of both vowels and consonants.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 20, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Territory?
The first syllable "Ter-" is stressed.

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Oct 20, 2023
What is the opposite of Territory?
There isn't a strict opposite, but "unclaimed land" might be contextually opposite.

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How is Territory used in a sentence?
"The company expanded its territory to include the neighboring states."

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Oct 20, 2023
Is Territory a negative or positive word?
Neutral. The connotation depends on context.

Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
Which determiner is used with Territory?
Determiners like "the", "this", or "that" can be used.

Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
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