territorial

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or defending a particular territory.

  - "The territorial animal fiercely protects its territory."
  - "The territorial dispute between the two countries has escalated into a war."

• adjective

  Having or showing a desire to possess or control a particular area, typically as a territory.

  - "The bird establishes its territorial boundaries by singing."
  - "The company's marketing strategy focused on expanding its territorial reach."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with territorial
adjacental , adjacentia , adjacency , adjacentiality

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Variants

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territorial , territorially , territorials , territorial court , territorial waters , territorial dispute , the Territorial Army , inter-territorial , interterritorial

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Forms

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territorials, territoriality

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Etymology

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From the Latin term 'territorium', meaning 'land' or 'country'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'territorial' is often used in biology to describe animals that defend a specific area.

2. The concept of territoriality has been observed in various species, from birds to primates.

3. Humans also exhibit territorial behavior, with individuals or groups claiming ownership over specific areas or resources.

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Related Concepts

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1. Territoriality: The desire to possess and control a particular territory or area.

2. Territory: A particular area or region under the control or jurisdiction of a particular group or entity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'territorial' often refers to the concept of defending one's territory or land. In art, it can be seen as a theme in paintings depicting animals in their natural habitats. In music, the term 'territorial' is sometimes used in heavy metal genres to describe music that focuses on aggression and dominance.

How to Memorize "territorial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map or a territory with clear boundaries to remember the meaning of territorial.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with animals protecting their territories or with land or country.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Territory' stands for 'Takes Effort And Resources To Inhabit Yearly' to remember the meaning.

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