territorial
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/
noun
- A member of a territorial military force, especially in the United Kingdom (often capitalized as Territorial).
- Many Territorials were called up to help during the flood emergency.
- The Territorials trained every weekend to stay ready for deployment.
- He served as a Territorial in the army reserves for ten years.
adjective
- Relating to an area of land that is owned or controlled by a person, group, or country.
- The company expanded its territorial reach by opening offices in three new states.
- The dog is very territorial and barks at anyone who comes near the yard.
- The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
- Describing an animal that defends a specific area against others of its kind.
- Male lions are highly territorial and will fight to protect their pride's area.
- Birds often become territorial during nesting season.
- The fish is territorial and will chase away any other fish that enters its space.
- Relating to a territory (a region organized under a government, especially one that is not yet a state).
- The territorial capital is a small town with a population of just 5,000.
- The territorial government passed a new law about education.
- She works for the territorial police force in the northern region.
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