territory
/ˈterətri/noun
उच्चारण टेरट्री
क्षेत्र, प्रदेश, भू-भाग (किसी के अधिकार में)
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[C, U]
land that is under the control of a particular country, ruler or military force
क्षेत्र, प्रदेश, भू-भाग (किसी के अधिकार में)
- The army crossed into enemy territory.
- Goa was Portuguese territory until 1961.
- disputed territory on the border
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- The treaty fixed the border between the two territories.
- The region became British territory in the nineteenth century.
- The ship strayed into foreign territory by mistake.
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[C]
(in some countries) an area that is governed by the central government but is not a full state
केंद्र शासित प्रदेश
- Delhi, Chandigarh and Ladakh are Union Territories.
- the Northern Territory of Australia
- Puducherry is a Union Territory with its own assembly.
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- The territory is governed directly by the central government.
- Citizens of the territory elect their own representatives.
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[C, U]
an area that an animal, a person or a group considers its own and defends against others
(जानवर, व्यक्ति का) अपना इलाका, कार्यक्षेत्र
- Tigers mark their territory with scent.
- The two gangs fought over territory.
- A salesman's territory
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- The dog barked to guard its territory.
- Birds sing to claim their territory.
- The new salesman was given the northern territory.
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[U]
an area of knowledge or experience
(ज्ञान, अनुभव का) क्षेत्र, दायरा
- Legal matters are unfamiliar territory for me.
- We are in uncharted territory with this new exam pattern.
- Engineering is familiar territory for her.
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- Teaching online was new territory for most of the staff.
- We are moving into dangerous territory if we ignore the rules.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
territory of + country
The land and waters under the control of a state, written 'the territory of India'. It can be uncountable or countable.
किसी राज्य के नियंत्रण वाली भूमि और जल को 'the territory of India' कहा जाता है। यह uncountable या countable हो सकता है।
- The aircraft entered Indian territory without permission.
- Several territories were handed back after the treaty.
Union Territory
In India, a Union Territory is governed directly by the Centre. Delhi, Puducherry and Chandigarh are examples.
भारत में केंद्र शासित प्रदेश सीधे केंद्र द्वारा शासित होता है। दिल्ली, पुदुच्चेरी और चंडीगढ़ उदाहरण हैं।
- Chandigarh is a Union Territory and the capital of two states.
territory (animal / person)
An area that an animal or person treats as their own and defends. Used in 'mark its territory'.
वह क्षेत्र जिसे कोई पशु या व्यक्ति अपना मानता और उसकी रक्षा करता है।
- Tigers mark their territory with scent.
uncharted / unfamiliar territory
Figuratively, a field of knowledge or experience that is new to you.
लाक्षणिक रूप में ज्ञान या अनुभव का ऐसा क्षेत्र जो आपके लिए नया हो।
- Teaching online was unfamiliar territory for the old professor.
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adjective + territory
occupiedforeigndisputedenemytribalnational
- Both countries claim the disputed territory.
verb + territory
invadedefendmark outentercede
- The army defended the territory against attack.
territory + noun
disputeclaimboundarywaters
- A territory dispute delayed the talks.
figurative territory
unknownnewunchartedfamiliardangerous
- Becoming a manager was uncharted territory for Radhika.
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- The Himalayas protect a large part of India's northern territory.
हिमालय भारत के उत्तरी भू-भाग के एक बड़े हिस्से की रक्षा करता है।
- Wolves defend their territory fiercely.
भेड़िये अपने क्षेत्र की उग्रता से रक्षा करते हैं।
- Radhika entered new territory when she started her own business.
अपना व्यवसाय शुरू करके राधिका ने एक नए क्षेत्र में कदम रखा।
- Fishermen must not cross into foreign territorial waters.
मछुआरों को विदेशी जलक्षेत्र में नहीं जाना चाहिए।
- The salesman covers a large territory in Gujarat.
सेल्समैन गुजरात के एक बड़े क्षेत्र को देखता है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The Union Territories is governed by the Centre.
✓ The Union Territories are governed by the Centre.
Plural subject, plural verb.
Plural subject के साथ plural verb आता है।
✗ The tiger guards his territorial.
✓ The tiger guards its territory.
'Territorial' is an adjective; the noun is 'territory'.
'Territorial' adjective है; noun 'territory' है।
✗ India has eight Union Territory.
✓ India has eight Union Territories.
After a number above one, the noun must be plural.
एक से अधिक संख्या के बाद noun plural होना चाहिए।
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come/go with the territory
to be a normal and accepted part of a particular job or situation
काम या स्थिति का स्वाभाविक हिस्सा होना
- Late nights come with the territory when you run a coaching centre.
uncharted territory
a situation nobody has experienced before
अनजाना क्षेत्र, जिसका कोई अनुभव न हो
- Online proctored exams were uncharted territory in 2020.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
ter·ri·to·ry
Double r, one t in the middle and -ory (not 'teritory', 'territery' or 'terrotory'); plural territories; the adjective territorial (territorial waters, the Territorial Army).
दो r, बीच में एक t और अंत में -ory ('teritory', 'territery' या 'terrotory' गलत है); plural territories; adjective territorial (territorial waters, Territorial Army)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Come with the territory, uncharted territory, mark your territory.
Idioms और phrases: come with the territory (किसी काम या पद के साथ अपने-आप आने वाली बात), uncharted territory (अनजाना क्षेत्र जहाँ पहले कोई नहीं गया), mark your territory (अपना अधिकार-क्षेत्र जताना)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Union Territories (eight after 2020: Delhi, Puducherry, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu); territorial waters extend twelve nautical miles; the Territorial Army is a part-time force.
Union Territories (2020 के बाद आठ: दिल्ली, पुडुचेरी, J&K, लद्दाख, चंडीगढ़, अंडमान और निकोबार, लक्षद्वीप, दादरा और नगर हवेली तथा दमन और दीव); territorial waters बारह समुद्री मील तक; Territorial Army अंशकालिक बल है।