territorial

US /ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
UK /ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
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1.

territorial

relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea

:
The dispute is over territorial waters.
Le litige porte sur les eaux territoriales.
They are discussing territorial claims.
Ils discutent des revendications territoriales.
2.

territorial

of or relating to the defense of an area by a country's armed forces

:
The army is responsible for territorial defense.
L'armée est responsable de la défense territoriale.
They joined the Territorial Army.
Ils ont rejoint l'Armée Territoriale.
3.

territorial, possessif

of an animal or person, tending to defend an area of land or sea against intruders

:
Dogs can be very territorial about their homes.
Les chiens peuvent être très territoriaux concernant leur maison.
He's very territorial about his workspace.
Il est très territorial concernant son espace de travail.