territorial

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. of or relating to a territory

- the territorial government of the Virgin Islands

- territorial claims made by a country

2. displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders

- territorial behavior

- strongly territorial birds

3. belonging to the territory of any state or ruler

- territorial rights

Similar word(s): jurisdictional, regional, sectional

noun

1. nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit

Definition categories: person, soldier

2. a territorial military unit

Definition categories: group, guard