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territorial

10 ENTRIES FOUND:

1ter·ri·to·ri·al

adj \ˌter-ə-ˈtr-ē-əl\

Definition of TERRITORIAL

1
a : nearby, local b : serving outlying areas : regional
2
a : of or relating to a territory <territorial government> b : of or relating to or organized chiefly for home defense <a territorial army> c : of or relating to private property
3
a : of or relating to an assigned or preempted area <territorial commanders> b : exhibiting or involving territoriality <territorial birds> <territorial salespeople>
ter·ri·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of TERRITORIAL

1625

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