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

New Mexico was an incorporated territory of the United States until becoming the 47th state in 1912. — Daniel Borunda, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

The Moon squares serious Saturn, bringing doubts about travel, education, or a decision that would take you beyond familiar territory. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

South Dakota State drove deep into Northwestern territory twice in the second quarter but had to settle for a pair of Alvano field goals and trailed 10-6 at intermission. — Scott Held, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Because the baseball struck Perdomo in fair territory, he was automatically ruled out. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026