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Word: Territorial
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century: from late Latin territorialis, from Latin territorium (see territory)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea
Short Definition:relating to ownership of area of land or sea
Examples:- territorial disputes
Definition:
relating to a particular territory, district, or locality
Short Definition:relating to particular territory or locality
Examples:- a bizarre territorial rite
Word: Territorial
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in the UK) a member of the Territorial Army.
Short Definition:(in UK) member of Territorial Army
Variant Forms:
- Territorial
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