English dictionary

territorial

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or relating to a territory

adj.pert

Examples
The territorial government of the Virgin Islands.

Territorial claims made by a country.

Source: WordNet 3.0
displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders

adj.all

Examples
Territorial behavior.

Strongly territorial birds.

Antonyms nonterritorial

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belonging to the territory of any state or ruler

adj.all

Examples
Territorial rights.

Antonyms exterritorial extraterritorial

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Of or pertaining to territory or land; as, <i>territorial</i> limits; <i>territorial</i> jurisdiction.

adjective

Source: webster1913

nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
a territorial military unit

noun.group

Synonyms territorial reserve

Source: WordNet 3.0