TERRITORIAL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

of or relating to a territory

Example: the territorial government of the Virgin Islands; territorial claims made by a country

Part of speech: Adjective

displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders

Example: territorial behavior; strongly territorial birds

Part of speech: Adjective

belonging to the territory of any state or ruler

Example: territorial rights

Territorial reserve, Territorial

The word "territorial" comes from Latin territorium, which was borrowed from Late Latin territorialis.

territory – A related word in the same word family.

al – A related word in the same word family.

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.