overseas territory
An "overseas territory" is a region controlled by a country that is geographically distant from the country's mainland.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A region under the control of a country but located far from its mainland.
Example
- The British Virgin Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom.
C1Legal
(technical)A specific status defined by a constitution for a region controlled by a country but located far from its mainland.
Example
- The constitution outlines the governance structure for each overseas territory.