territorial

UK
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl/
US
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/
territorialadjective
more territorial
Comp.
most territorial
Super.
UK
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl/
US
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/
Translations
The territorial dispute between the two countries has been ongoing for years.
Территориальный спор между двумя странами продолжается уже много лет.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
territorials
pl
UK
/ˌter.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əl/
US
/ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
Translations
Additional translations
Definitions
A member of a territorial army, which is a reserve military force.
The territorials were called up for training exercises over the weekend.
Synonyms
National Guard member
militia member
home guard
part-time soldier
territorial soldier
TA member