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Definition of territorially

territorially

/ˌtɛr.əˈtɔːr.i.ə.li/
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Adjective:territorial
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territorially Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

With respect to a geographical area, region, or political jurisdiction.

Example

"The empire expanded territorially across much of the continent during the nineteenth century."

2

In a manner that defends or asserts exclusive control over a particular area, domain, or sphere of influence.

Example

"Several species of songbirds behave territorially during the spring nesting season."

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• Rhymes for territorially

• Nearby Words

terrifyingly
terrine
territorial
territorially
territory
terror
terrorism

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Territorially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/territorially
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