Territorial
adjective
Relating to the ownership or control of an area of land.
There's a territorial dispute between the two countries.
Often appears as...
- territorial dispute
- territorial control
adjective
Showing a defensive reaction to an invasion of personal space or possession.
He's getting very territorial about the kitchen—he hates it when I go in there to cook.
Often appears as...
- territorial behavior
- territorial about
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the local region or area, often in terms of its government or administration.
These are the territorial laws of the state.
Often appears as...
- territorial laws
- territorial government
adjective
Relating to the ownership or control of an area of land.
There's a territorial dispute between the two countries.
Often appears as...
- territorial dispute
- territorial control
adjective
Showing a defensive reaction to an invasion of personal space or possession.
He's getting very territorial about the kitchen—he hates it when I go in there to cook.
Often appears as...
- territorial behavior
- territorial about
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the local region or area, often in terms of its government or administration.
These are the territorial laws of the state.
Often appears as...
- territorial laws
- territorial government
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Involvement
Territorial often suggests disputes or conflicts over land control.
The two tribes are in a territorial clash over the forest.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Use 'territorial' in discussions about politics, especially concerning borders and sovereignty.
The UN is mediating the territorial crisis to restore peace.
Pro Tip 3/3Legality Implications
'Territorial' may imply legal claims or rights to an area.
The government asserted its territorial rights over the oil reserves.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Involvement
Territorial often suggests disputes or conflicts over land control.
The two tribes are in a territorial clash over the forest.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Use 'territorial' in discussions about politics, especially concerning borders and sovereignty.
The UN is mediating the territorial crisis to restore peace.
Pro Tip 3/3Legality Implications
'Territorial' may imply legal claims or rights to an area.
The government asserted its territorial rights over the oil reserves.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Involvement
Territorial often suggests disputes or conflicts over land control.
The two tribes are in a territorial clash over the forest.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Use 'territorial' in discussions about politics, especially concerning borders and sovereignty.
The UN is mediating the territorial crisis to restore peace.
Pro Tip 3/3Legality Implications
'Territorial' may imply legal claims or rights to an area.
The government asserted its territorial rights over the oil reserves.
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Video examples
The Hummingbirds of São...
Now, of course, you wouldn't assume that they're that aggressive or territorial but because they have to eat so much every day, don't they, they get very, very protective and territorial over their food sources, which you would do, wouldn't you? If you- they have to, isn't it, like three times their own body
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Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
scorpion not by looking but by just like feeling the vibrations by its whiskers that makes it a superhero it's a very territorial animal it's a very aggressive animal actually and rather like a wolf it protects or it defends its territory by howling at the moon so the little creature walks up onto a
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A riddle of ice and fire...
before they’ll arrive. Elder dragons are extremely territorial. Each must have its own, officially acknowledged stomping ground. They’ll peacefully roost there unless their region borders another dragon of the same type, in which case the matching dragons will go on a rampage.
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How megacities are...
than in their political geography. And that is why their leaders think twice, step back from the brink, and decide to focus on economic ties over territorial tensions. So often it seems like the world is falling apart, but building more connectivity
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Jesus Christ Lizard PIPE...
this female exclusive property of the territorial male it has nothing to do with the feeding habits of the basilisk which consists primarily of insects and berries this predatory reptile will help reveal the secret as it stalks the young basilisk
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Life-changing encounter...
up his tail and doing a little territorial dance, hopping back and forth on the branch that he was sitting on. And we sort of had this little conversation almost for about ten minutes and it was one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
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Jesus Christ Lizard PIPE...
exclusive property of the territorial male it has nothing to do with the feeding habits of the basilisk which consists primarily of insects and berries this predatory reptile will help reveal the secret as it stalks the young
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The big impact of small...
global markets have opened up the country's large and small and the threats by and large the international security don't come from territorial acquisition but from international terrorism or network based crime in this
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Scorpion's Worst...
by natural ists is a meerkat social group from five to thirty members here the mob gathers to observe the deadly puff adder - by the way meerkats are fiercely territorial and will fight to
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Finding Little Owls in...
These guys mate for life. So this is probably their spot, their dominion here, and they're very territorial, so he's now just coming out to sit there and make sure that no one else comes
Video examples
The Hummingbirds of São...
Now, of course, you wouldn't assume that they're that aggressive or territorial but because they have to eat so much every day, don't they, they get very, very protective and territorial over their food sources, which you would do, wouldn't you? If you- they have to, isn't it, like three times their own body
Video examples
Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
scorpion not by looking but by just like feeling the vibrations by its whiskers that makes it a superhero it's a very territorial animal it's a very aggressive animal actually and rather like a wolf it protects or it defends its territory by howling at the moon so the little creature walks up onto a
Video examples
A riddle of ice and fire...
before they’ll arrive. Elder dragons are extremely territorial. Each must have its own, officially acknowledged stomping ground. They’ll peacefully roost there unless their region borders another dragon of the same type, in which case the matching dragons will go on a rampage.
Video examples
How megacities are...
than in their political geography. And that is why their leaders think twice, step back from the brink, and decide to focus on economic ties over territorial tensions. So often it seems like the world is falling apart, but building more connectivity
Video examples
Jesus Christ Lizard PIPE...
this female exclusive property of the territorial male it has nothing to do with the feeding habits of the basilisk which consists primarily of insects and berries this predatory reptile will help reveal the secret as it stalks the young basilisk
Video examples
Life-changing encounter...
up his tail and doing a little territorial dance, hopping back and forth on the branch that he was sitting on. And we sort of had this little conversation almost for about ten minutes and it was one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
Video examples
Jesus Christ Lizard PIPE...
exclusive property of the territorial male it has nothing to do with the feeding habits of the basilisk which consists primarily of insects and berries this predatory reptile will help reveal the secret as it stalks the young
Video examples
The big impact of small...
global markets have opened up the country's large and small and the threats by and large the international security don't come from territorial acquisition but from international terrorism or network based crime in this
Video examples
Scorpion's Worst...
by natural ists is a meerkat social group from five to thirty members here the mob gathers to observe the deadly puff adder - by the way meerkats are fiercely territorial and will fight to
Video examples
Finding Little Owls in...
These guys mate for life. So this is probably their spot, their dominion here, and they're very territorial, so he's now just coming out to sit there and make sure that no one else comes
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Quote examples
Sergei Lavrov
Russian Diplomat
We are not wedded to anyone in Syria. We are not concerned with any personality. We are concerned with keeping Syria in one piece, territorially integral, sovereign, independent and secular, where the rights of all groups, ethnic and others, are fully respected.
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Sixto Rodriguez
American Musician
You can't get around certain stuff, whether it's in Darfur or on your block at home. What makes us political is your home turf, your family, your life space. You walk down the street, and automatically a human being is territorial, and political happens in that.
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Hu Jintao
Chinese Statesman
Like other countries in the world, China must uphold its own sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests. At the same time, we are willing to properly handle differences and disagreements in state-to-state relations.
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Angela Merkel
German Statesman
For somebody who comes from Europe, I can only say if we give up this principle of territorial integrity of countries, then we will not be able to maintain the peaceful order of Europe that we've been able to achieve.
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Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
It is characteristic that this should take place just when it is becoming more and more clear to all who think about the matter, that technically and economically we have left the territorial state behind us.
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Marc Platt
American Producer
Producers should have the courage of their convictions. See your project through to its fruition. Seek help and be generous enough to take on collaborators and not be territorial as you're learning.
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Sara Pascoe
English Comedian
If we accept ourselves as animals, and have empathy and tolerance, compassion to others, understand that humans are territorial, aggressive and have gender aspects, then we can change things.
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Samuel P. Huntington
American Sociologist
And so in terms of territorial control, in terms of economic preeminence, the western share of the gross world product is declining as Asian societies in particular develop economically.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian Activist
We are ready and open to a dialogue with all sides, all parties and all countries that respect the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Belarus.
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Henry Paulson
American Public Servant
When you look at territorial disputes, there are good arguments on any sides. I think it's important that we don't take sides on legitimacy.
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Sergei Lavrov
Russian Diplomat
We are not wedded to anyone in Syria. We are not concerned with any personality. We are concerned with keeping Syria in one piece, territorially integral, sovereign, independent and secular, where the rights of all groups, ethnic and others, are fully respected.
Quote examples
Sixto Rodriguez
American Musician
You can't get around certain stuff, whether it's in Darfur or on your block at home. What makes us political is your home turf, your family, your life space. You walk down the street, and automatically a human being is territorial, and political happens in that.
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Hu Jintao
Chinese Statesman
Like other countries in the world, China must uphold its own sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests. At the same time, we are willing to properly handle differences and disagreements in state-to-state relations.
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Angela Merkel
German Statesman
For somebody who comes from Europe, I can only say if we give up this principle of territorial integrity of countries, then we will not be able to maintain the peaceful order of Europe that we've been able to achieve.
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Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
It is characteristic that this should take place just when it is becoming more and more clear to all who think about the matter, that technically and economically we have left the territorial state behind us.
Quote examples
Marc Platt
American Producer
Producers should have the courage of their convictions. See your project through to its fruition. Seek help and be generous enough to take on collaborators and not be territorial as you're learning.
Quote examples
Sara Pascoe
English Comedian
If we accept ourselves as animals, and have empathy and tolerance, compassion to others, understand that humans are territorial, aggressive and have gender aspects, then we can change things.
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Samuel P. Huntington
American Sociologist
And so in terms of territorial control, in terms of economic preeminence, the western share of the gross world product is declining as Asian societies in particular develop economically.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian Activist
We are ready and open to a dialogue with all sides, all parties and all countries that respect the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Belarus.
Quote examples
Henry Paulson
American Public Servant
When you look at territorial disputes, there are good arguments on any sides. I think it's important that we don't take sides on legitimacy.
Example 1 of 10
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