What is website data in settings?

I have a 5.1.1. I'm trying to delete what I can so I can use it more.  I found this area in settings where there is every website I ever looked at I think.  There's a lot. Can I get rid of those to make more room?

At the bottom of the list of websites should be "Remove All Website Data" in a big red box.   You can also select "Edit" and remove each entry one at a time using the red button to the left of each entry. 
"Website data" is most likely a collection of cookies, stored passwords (if you automatically store passwords and other information in forms), saved settings, Anything on a normal computer that would be considered "Application Support", "Temporary data", or "Cookies"    It is safe to remove these items, though you will constantly be gaining the entries back by interacting with websites.
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