Phrase guide

trust territory

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

a territory placed under the administration of a state by the United Nations

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trusteeship

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: district, territory, territorial dominion, dominion

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 託管領土 /托管领土 (tuōguǎn lǐngtǔ) — territory under the administrative control of a state designated by the United Nations
  • Spanish: territorio en fideicomiso — territory under the administrative control of a state designated by the United Nations
  • Thai: ดินแดนในภาวะทรัสตี (din-dɛɛn-nai-paa-wá-trás-dtii) — territory under the administrative control of a state designated by the United Nations