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Soil

Soyl

/ˈsɔɪl/

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soil

Dictionary meaning

The geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state.

Examples

  • American troops were stationed on Japanese soil.
  • Don't soil your clothes when you play outside!

Synonyms: territory

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