Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for territorial. Search instead for territorialiti.
Definitions

territorial

[ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌtɛr ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
regional
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In another statement Monday, Macron said he commended President Trump during a phone call Sunday night for his “commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Located midway between Chinese and Iranian waters, the roughly 500-square-mile area usually has calm waters and is within Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone, yet outside of its territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"The Dutch side's actions seriously violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime and air security, seriously breached international law and the basic norms of international relations," the statement said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It extends into the territorial waters of Oman and the UAE.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Tigers are highly territorial, and it is with their urine that they mark the boundaries of their ter­ritory.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




Vocabulary lists containing territorial


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "territorial" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com