Meaning
territory
- area, land
- jurisdiction
In a sentence
Questo territorio ospita molte specie di uccelli rari.
This territory is home to many rare bird species.
Hai già visitato tutto il territorio del parco?
Have you already visited the whole park area?
La polizia non ha giurisdizione in quel territorio.
The police do not have jurisdiction in that territory.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| territorio | masculine · singular |
| territori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'territorio' for land under control (e.g., country, animal habitat). 'Zona' is more general (e.g., 'zona urbana').
- Avoid overusing it for 'area'—'territorio' implies ownership or jurisdiction, not just location.
- Often used in politics or geography; less common in casual talk than 'zona' or 'posto'.