Territorially: meaning, definitions and examples

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territorially

[ ˌterɪˈtɔːrɪəli ]

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in terms of territory

In a way that relates to territory or land, especially in terms of ownership or control.

Synonyms

geographically, regionally, spatially

Examples of usage

He acted territorially, asserting his dominance over the land.
The country expanded territorially through conquest and colonization.

Translations

Translations of the word "territorially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 territorialmente

🇮🇳 क्षेत्रीय रूप से

🇩🇪 territorial

🇮🇩 secara teritorial

🇺🇦 територіально

🇵🇱 terytorialnie

🇯🇵 領土的に

🇫🇷 territorialement

🇪🇸 territorialmente

🇹🇷 bölgesel olarak

🇰🇷 영토적으로

🇸🇦 إقليميا

🇨🇿 územně

🇸🇰 územne

🇨🇳 在领土上

🇸🇮 teritorialno

🇮🇸 landfræðilega

🇰🇿 аумақтық тұрғыда

🇬🇪 ტერიტორიულად

🇦🇿 ərazi baxımından

🇲🇽 territorialmente

Word origin

The word 'territorially' is derived from the noun 'territory' which comes from the Latin word 'territorium', meaning 'land around a town'. The concept of territory has been essential throughout history for defining boundaries, ownership, and control of land. The adverb 'territorially' emerged in English to specifically describe actions or situations related to territory.