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territorial

Pronunciation: /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/

The English word “territorial” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.
  2. Of or relating to geography or territory.
  3. Organized for home defence - such as the Territorial Army.
  4. Displaying territoriality.

noun

  1. A non-professional member of a territorial army.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin territorialis, from Latin territorium; equivalent to territory + -al.

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