territorial
gb/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl/ us/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B2
property
1
relating to a country’s land or sea
About the land, sea, or air that is owned or controlled by a country or region.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
territorial [noun]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "territorial" with "regional". "Territorial" focuses on legal control or ownership of land, sea, or air by a state or authority, while "regional" simply means related to a geographic area without implying legal control. For example, say "territorial waters" (controlled by a state), not "regional waters".
Συνώνυμα
sovereign (Stresses full and independent authority, often broader than just land or sea areas.)
Αντώνυμα
international (Describes areas or matters not belonging to one state, but shared or between states.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
territorial waters
|territorial dispute
|territorial integrity
|territorial claims
|territorial boundaries
|territorial sovereignty
Θέματα
politics
|geography
|law
|space
Παραδείγματα
- The two countries are locked in a long-running territorial dispute over the islands.
- The navy increased patrols to defend the nation’s territorial waters.
- Respect for territorial integrity is a basic principle of international law.
- The treaty clearly defines the country’s territorial boundaries.
- Their territorial claims overlap in the Arctic region.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The ship entered Japanese territorial waters.
- There is a territorial dispute between the two countries.
- War broke out after several territorial conflicts.
- They signed an agreement to protect the country’s territorial integrity.
- The map shows the territorial limits of the state.
adjective
B2
property
2
protective of one’s own area
Wanting to keep and protect your own space, things, or relationships, and not share them with others.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]/[something] is territorial (about [something])
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think "territorial" only applies to animals. It is also common for people, especially about their space, belongings, or relationships (e.g. "territorial about his car"). Another mistake is using it for general nationalism; for that, "patriotic" or "nationalistic" is usually better unless you mean defending land or space.
Συνώνυμα
possessive (Often used more about people and relationships than physical space; emotional ownership rather than physical territory.)
Αντώνυμα
easygoing (Describes someone who does not strongly defend their space or possessions and is relaxed about sharing.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
highly territorial
|be very territorial
|territorial animals
|territorial behavior
|territorial instincts
|territorial about [something]
Θέματα
animals
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Cats can be very territorial and may fight if another cat enters their space.
- He’s extremely territorial about his desk and hates it when colleagues move his things.
- The dogs showed territorial behavior whenever strangers approached the yard.
- Some primates are less territorial and share overlapping home ranges.
- She became territorial about her new responsibilities at work.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My cat is very territorial and will not let other cats into the garden.
- He is territorial about his room and does not want anyone to enter.
- The dog gets territorial when a stranger comes to the house.
- Some animals are territorial and mark their space.
- She is territorial about her friends and does not like to share their time.
Ουσιαστικό
C1
entity
3
member of the Territorial Army
In the UK, a person who serves part-time in the army’s reserve force, called the Territorial Army or its later versions.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a Territorial; Territorials
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may assume "territorial" as a noun is common in all English varieties. In fact, this use is mainly British and often historical or institutional. In most contexts, "reservist" is the more general word.
Συνώνυμα
reservist (General term for someone in the military reserve; not specific to the UK Territorial Army.)
Αντώνυμα
regular (In a military context, a full-time professional soldier, as opposed to a part-time Territorial.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a Territorial
|former Territorial
|Territorial unit
|Territorial service
Θέματα
military
|society
|politics
Παραδείγματα
- He served as a Territorial for many years before being called up for active duty.
- Many Territorials were mobilized at the start of the conflict.
- Her grandfather was a Territorial in a local infantry unit.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Her father was a Territorial in the British Army.
- Many Territorials trained together at the weekend.
- As a Territorial, he had a civilian job during the week.
- The museum has photos of local Territorials from the war.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
territorial
IPA
GB/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl/
US/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ter - rit - ori - al (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ori)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: territorial
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
territory
noun B1
Related words
territorially
adverb
Advanced or less common
territoriality
noun
extraterritorial
adjective C2
Εκφράσεις
territorial aggression
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl əɡɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
aggression used to defend territory
Aggressive actions by an animal or person to protect their own space or area.
Παραδείγματα
- Territorial aggression is common in many bird species during the breeding season.
- The dog’s territorial aggression increases when strangers approach the gate.
territorial behavior
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
defensive behavior toward one’s area
Behavior where an animal or person tries to protect their own area or things from others.
Παραδείγματα
- The study examined territorial behavior in urban foxes.
- His territorial behavior at work made colleagues uncomfortable.
territorial claims
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl klˈeɪmz/
fixed phrase
assertions of land ownership
Statements or demands by a country or group that a certain land or sea area belongs to them.
Παραδείγματα
- Several nations have made territorial claims in the region.
- They agreed to freeze new territorial claims while negotiations continue.
territorial dispute
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl dɪspjˈut/
fixed phrase
conflict over land ownership
A serious argument or conflict about who owns or controls a piece of land or sea.
Παραδείγματα
- The countries are involved in a long-standing territorial dispute over the border region.
- The territorial dispute has led to several minor clashes along the frontier.
territorial waters
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl wˈɔtɚz/
fixed phrase
sea legally controlled by a state
The part of the sea near a country’s coast that is legally part of that country.
Παραδείγματα
- The fishing boat was arrested for entering territorial waters without permission.
- Oil was found just outside the country’s territorial waters.
territorial integrity
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
protection of a state’s borders
The idea that a country’s land and borders should stay whole and not be changed or taken by another country.
Παραδείγματα
- The resolution reaffirms the country’s territorial integrity.
- The government insisted that its territorial integrity must be respected.
- They argued the plan violates territorial integrity.
- The peace agreement guarantees the territorial integrity of all neighboring states.