Main Entry: ¹ter·ri·to·ri·al

Pronunciation: \ˌter-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1625

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