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territorial
01
regarding a specific region or territory
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The territorial boundaries of the national park are clearly marked on the map.
02
(of animals) protective of a specific area, space, or domain, often showing aggression or vigilance toward intruders
Examples
Male lions are highly territorial and guard their pride from outsiders.
03
belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a specific state, ruler, or governing authority
Examples
Territorial waters are regulated by international law.
Territorial
01
a military unit assigned to defend a specific geographic area
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
territorials
Examples
The territorial was deployed along the border during the exercise.
02
a nonprofessional soldier serving in a territorial military unit
Examples
The territorial reported for duty on weekends and public holidays.
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nonterritorial
territoriality
territorialize
territorial
territory
