1. A geographic area that has achieved political sovereignty and self-governance, typically recognized by international law and other nations as a self-ruling entity
After decades of struggle, the region became an independent territory with its own government.
Após décadas de luta, a região se tornou um território independente com seu próprio governo.
2. A land area that is no longer under the colonial or political control of another nation
The former colony was granted status as an independent territory in 1960.
A colônia anterior recebeu o status de território independente em 1960.