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territorial
01
regarding a specific region or territory
Examples
The territorial boundaries of the national park are clearly marked on the map.
She felt a strong sense of territorial pride for her hometown and its traditions.
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.
The birds showed territorial behavior around their nesting sites.
03
belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a specific state, ruler, or governing authority
Examples
Territorial waters are regulated by international law.
The treaty defined the territorial boundaries of the new nation.
Territorial
01
a military unit assigned to defend a specific geographic area
Examples
The territorial was deployed along the border during the exercise.
Each territorial in the division was responsible for a designated sector.
02
a nonprofessional soldier serving in a territorial military unit
Examples
The territorial reported for duty on weekends and public holidays.
The young man joined as a territorial to serve his local community.
Lexical Tree
nonterritorial
territoriality
territorialize
territorial
territory
