Territorial: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ๏ธ
territorial
[ หterษชหtษหrษชษl ]
of land or territory
Relating to the ownership of an area of land or territory. Involving the control of a specific geographic region.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The territorial government has authority over this region.
- There are territorial disputes between the two countries.
of animals
Relating to the behavior of animals in defending their territory. Involving the marking and protection of a specific area for mating or hunting.
Synonyms
defensive, protective, territorially aggressive
Examples of usage
- The territorial instincts of the lion are strong.
- The bird displayed territorial behavior towards intruders.
Translations
Translations of the word "territorial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น territorial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคทเฅเคคเฅเคฐเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช territorial
๐ฎ๐ฉ teritorial
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะธัะพััะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ terytorialny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ๅใฎ
๐ซ๐ท territorial
๐ช๐ธ territorial
๐น๐ท bรถlgesel
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูููู ู
๐จ๐ฟ รบzemnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ รบzemnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ขๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ teritorialen
๐ฎ๐ธ landsvรฆรฐis-
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะผะฐาััา
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แแขแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษrazi
๐ฒ๐ฝ territorial
Word origin
The word 'territorial' originated from the Latin word 'territorialis', which is derived from 'territorium' meaning 'land, territory'. The concept of territoriality has been observed in various species, including humans and animals. It plays a crucial role in defining boundaries, ownership, and behavior patterns within a specific area.
See also: territoriality, territorially, territories.