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territorial

territorial

adjective teh-rreh-toh-RYAHL Less Common

Origin: From Latin territorium + -alis.

Usage Note

Territorial is invariable for gender (el control territorial / la disputa territorial). It is common in political and legal contexts (aguas territoriales = territorial waters, integridad territorial = territorial integrity). The noun territorio gives both this adjective and territorialmente (adverb).

Examples

"Hubo un conflicto territorial entre ambos países."

Natural Translation

There was a territorial conflict between both countries.

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