Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An area of land under the jurisdiction or control of a ruler, government, or owner. Synonyms:
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The dog guards its territory fiercely.Exploring unfamiliar territory can be exciting and challenging.
Etymology:
From Latin territorium, related to terra, meaning earth or land, it denoted land surrounding a town and subjected to its laws.
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