Definitions for Territorial

Territorial ter·ri·to·ri·al

Spelling: [ter-i-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-]
IPA: /ˌtɛr ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/

Territorial is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 356 anagrams from letters in Territorial (aeiilorrrtt).

Definitions for Territorial

adjective

  1. of or relating to territory or land.
  2. of, pertaining to, associated with, or restricted to a particular territory or district; local.
  3. pertaining or belonging to the territory of a state or ruler.
  4. (of an animal) characterized by territoriality; defending an area against intruders, especially of the same species.
  5. (often initial capital letter) of or relating to a territory of the U.S.
  6. (initial capital letter) Military. organized on a local basis for home defense:

noun

  1. (initial capital letter) a member of the British Territorial Army.
  2. a soldier in a territorial army.

Origin of Territorial

From the Late Latin word territōriālis, dating back to 1615-25. See territory, -al1

Examples for Territorial

Three criticisms of the territorial system have been made ever since its adoption in 1907.

Tribal, sectarian and territorial conflicts made it a constantly turbulent place, despite the hammer of Ottoman rule.

South Sudan's government has been engaged in a territorial struggle against an armed rebellion for weeks.

Perhaps he now reckons that once again there will be no serious consequences for his territorial lust.

But this was by no means the limit to territorial acquisition.

Four of the territorial gunners were wounded by the Turkish batteries.

Both countries have supported the territorial integrity of Ukraine without giving Moscow a reason to justify more aggression.

Much has been written about Germany's territorial ambitions.

India is a fellow democracy, and, like Japan, feels acutely vulnerable to Chinese territorial and economic expansionism.

The sentimental song was typical of the territorial's taste.

Word Value for Territorial
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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