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Definition territorial in American English

territorial adjective

adjective
/ˌterəˈtɔriəl/
Example

territorial disputes/claims

Synonyms and related words
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territorial animals or people do not like other animals or people entering an area that they believe belongs to them

Example

Sharks are extremely territorial and often antagonistic toward their own kind.

Definition territorial in American English