openterritory
nounUK /ˈəʊpən ˈtɛrɪtəri/
US /ˈoʊpən ˈtɛrəˌtɔri/
An open territory is a wide, free space where you can move around easily.
The deer ran across the open territory without any fences to stop it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A market or area where any business is allowed to compete freely.
The new rules turned the region into an open territory for small shops.
3. In games, a part of the board or field with no pieces blocking it.
She moved her knight into open territory to attack from the side.
4. A place or topic that is free for anyone to explore or discuss.
The teacher said the question was open territory for the whole class to debate.