territorial
Translation
territorial
Examples
The country had a territorial dispute with its neighbor.
The country had a territorial dispute with its neighbour.
My cat is very territorial and hisses at other cats.
My cat is very territorial and hisses at other cats.
Grammar Patterns
((territorial + noun)) relating to a territory They had a territorial dispute.
((be + territorial)) defending an area or space My dog is very territorial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: regional, defensive, possessive
Etymology
From 'territory' plus the adjectival suffix '-al'. 'Territory' comes from Latin 'terra' (earth, land).
Memory Tips
An animal that is 'territorial' is protective of its 'territory'.