# Northern Territories

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A group of islands administered by Russia, claimed by Japan.

## Etymology
Calque of Japanese 北方領土.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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