What is the meaning of territorial?

noun

  • Nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit.
  • A territorial military unit.

adjective

  • Of or relating to a territory.
    • usage: "the territorial government of the Virgin Islands"; "territorial claims made by a country"
  • Displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders.
    • usage: "territorial behavior"; "strongly territorial birds"
  • Belonging to the territory of any state or ruler.
    • usage: "territorial rights"
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