territorial

• Relatif à la possession ou au contrôle d'un territoire ou d'un espace donné.

Relating to the ownership or control of a specific area of land or space.

1. Relating to a territoryB2formal

   Of or relating to a specific area of land, especially one under the control of a particular government or ruler.

   Relatif à un territoire

   • The two countries signed a territorial agreement.
   • Territorial disputes often lead to conflict.
   • The government is responsible for territorial defense.

   Synonymesareageographicaljurisdictionallandregionalzonal

2. Defending a territoryB2formal

   Displaying a behavior of defending a specific area from intruders, often used for animals or people.

   Défense d'un territoire

   • The dog is very territorial and barks at strangers.
   • Some birds are highly territorial during nesting season.
   • He became territorial about his parking spot.

   Synonymesdefensivepossessiveprotective

3. Belonging to a stateB2formal

   Belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a particular state or ruler.

   territorial (appartenant à l'État)

   • The territorial waters extend 12 nautical miles from the coast.
   • The king claimed territorial rights over the entire region.
   • Territorial taxes apply to businesses operating within the state.

   Synonymesjurisdictional

• Nom désignant un membre d'une unité militaire territoriale, généralement un soldat non professionnel, ou l'unité elle-même.

A noun referring to a member of a territorial military unit, typically a nonprofessional soldier, or the unit itself.

1. Member of a territorial military unitB2formalbritish

   A non-professional soldier who serves in a military reserve or territorial defense force, typically part-time.

   militaire territorial

   • The territorials were called up for training exercises.
   • He served as a territorial for ten years before retiring.
   • Many territorials work civilian jobs while serving part-time.

   Synonymesmilitiamanreservistterrier

   Antonymesactivecareerfull-timeprofessionalregularstanding

2. Territorial military unitB2formalbritish

   A military unit composed of part-time volunteers, often responsible for local defense.

   Unité territoriale militaire

   • The territorial was deployed to assist with flood relief.
   • She joined the territorial to gain military experience.
   • The territorials held a parade in the town square.

   Synonymesreservistterriervolunteer