territorial
/ˌteɹɪˈtɔːɹiəl/teh-rih-TAW-ree-uhl
/ˌtɛɹɪˈtɔɹiəl/teh-rih-TAW-ree-uhl
Meaningof territory
Common meaning: to do with land held
Other meanings: defending ground
- terrearth, landLewis & Short, Latin Dictionary (1879), p. 1860 · scan
- itorinoun ending: a place belonging to
- aladjective ending: relating to
Sources & notes
Meaning: “Meaning” is the sense that emerges from the word’s roots; “Common meaning” is today’s everyday sense. Both written by us.
Pronunciation
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Origin: Formed in English from territory + -al.
Dictionary: Skeat (1898), TERRITORY, p.632 · scan
Roots
- terra Latin “earth, land”
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