territorial
Pronunciation: [ˌtɛrəˈtɔːriəl]
Word
Context: “relationship”
(adjective) related to the areas or regions that animals or people control. It's like when a dog marks its space or when countries protect their borders.
Example
The cat was very territorial about its favorite sunny spot on the windowsill.
Example
The bird didn't act territorial and shared its nest with other birds.
Example
Why do some animals become so territorial when they have young ones?
Context: “geography”
(adjective) related to the land or region of a specific area. This means how a place is divided or organized based on its land.
Example
The territorial boundaries of the park were marked clearly for visitors.
Example
Those maps are outdated; they don’t show current territorial changes.
Example
What are the territorial landmarks in our town?
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