Definition of TERRITORIAL

territorial

Meanings

Plural: territorials

Noun

  • nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit
  • a territorial military unit
  • A non-professional member of a territorial army.

Adjective

  • of or relating to a territory
    • "the territorial government of the Virgin Islands"
    • "territorial claims made by a country"
  • displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders
    • "territorial behavior"
    • "strongly territorial birds"
  • belonging to the territory of any state or ruler
    • "territorial rights"

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

territorial reserve

Scrabble Score: 11

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Words With Friends Score: 12

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