territorial

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

領土的, 區域的

relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea

:
The dispute is over territorial waters.
爭議涉及領海
They are discussing territorial claims.
他們正在討論領土主張。
2.

國土的, 地方的

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

:
The army is responsible for territorial defense.
軍隊負責國土防禦。
They joined the Territorial Army.
他們加入了地方軍隊。
3.

有領地意識的, 排他的

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

:
Dogs can be very territorial about their homes.
狗對自己的家園可能非常有領地意識
He's very territorial about his workspace.
他對自己的工作空間非常有領地意識