territorial

UK
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl/
US
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/

Translations

territorialadjective
more territorial
Comp.
most territorial
Super.
UK
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl/
US
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/
The territorial dispute between the two countries has been ongoing for decades.
Le conflit territorial entre les deux pays dure depuis des décennies.
territorialSe dit d’un animal ou d’une personne qui défend agressivement son espace.
The dog was very territorial and barked at anyone who approached the yard.
Le chien était très territorial et aboyait sur quiconque s’approchait de la cour.
territorialnoun
territorials
pl
UK
/ˌter.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əl/
US
/ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
réservisteMilitaire.
The territorials were called up for training exercises over the weekend.
Les réservistes ont été convoqués pour des exercices d’entraînement pendant le week-end.
Additional translations
territorialSens militaire historique.
Synonyms
National Guard member
militia member
home guard
part-time soldier
territorial soldier
TA member

Definitions

territorialadjective
Relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea.
The territorial dispute between the two countries has been ongoing for decades.
Defensive about one's own area or domain, often aggressively so.
The dog was very territorial and barked at anyone who approached the yard.
territorialnoun
A member of a territorial army, which is a reserve military force.
The territorials were called up for training exercises over the weekend.