territorial
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/ˌterəˈtɔːriəl/
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/ˌterəˈtɔːriəl/
adjective
R
related to land or sea that belongs to a country
The two countries have territorial disputes over the border area.
R
protective of an area that is considered one's own
Dogs can be very territorial about their home and yard.
translation
related to land or sea that belongs to a country; protective of an area that is considered one's own