exterritorial

1 of 2

adjective

ex·ter·ri·to·ri·al ˌek-ˌster-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl

: extraterritorial

exterritoriality

ˌek-ˌster-ə-ˌtȯr-ē-ˈa-lə-tē

noun

exterritoriality

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noun

ex·territoriality (¦)eks+

: extraterritoriality

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exterritorial was circa 1880

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“Exterritorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exterritorial. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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