enemy territory

noun

: an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by the enemy

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Even though Republicans consider Manhattan enemy territory, the scene outside the arena was civil. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 Ukraine launched its daring incursion into Russia's Kursk border region in early August and has been intensifying its attacks on strategic targets inside enemy territory while preparing a peace plan that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is presenting to the United States this week. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024 Given the disparities in human and military potential between Israel and its enemies, Israel’s general security concept also tended to emphasize short and decisive wars, fought in enemy territory. Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024 Rejoice Minnesota Vikings fans living in enemy territory. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enemy territory 

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“Enemy territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enemy%20territory. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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