private territory
[/ˈpraɪvət ˈterətɔːri/]
nounpl: private territories
território privado
1. An area of land or space that is owned by a private individual or organization and is not accessible to the general public
The mansion sits on 50 acres of private territory.
A mansão fica em 50 acres de território privado.
2. A person's personal space, possessions, or matters that they consider off-limits to others
You shouldn't ask about his finances; that's his private territory.
Você não deveria perguntar sobre suas finanças; isso é o território privado dele.
3. In biology/ethology, an area claimed and defended by an animal or group of animals
The wolf pack marked its private territory with scent markers.
A matilha de lobos marcou seu território privado com marcas de odor.
NYC Slang
my space, my turf
Related Idioms & Phrases
stay off someone's private territory
respect someone's private territory
cross into private territory
mark one's private territory
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