Synonyms of territory

territory

noun

ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in habitat

the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found

that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• habitat
• home
• range
• environment
• locality
• niche
• surroundings
• setting
• element
• neighborhood
• environs
• milieu
• medium
• haunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of territory

The trailer starts in the familiar territory of family and aspiration before gradually tightening its grip. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026

The persistent issues have led residents and municipal leaders across the territory to file lawsuits against the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority over chronic water outages. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Townships are the most common form of municipality and represent approximately 95 percent of the state’s territory and 44 percent of its population. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

What keeps joy and gratitude alive and present in my life is a mindset that welcomes discomfort and exploration in unknown territories. — Simone Lundquist, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026