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    territorial

    US /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl, -ˈtor-/

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    UK /ˌterəˈtɔ:riəl/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveAssociated with the ownership of an area
    The bear is very territorial; he protects his area from other bears
    adj.AdjectiveDefensive of a space or area.
    The cat became territorial after the arrival of the new kitten.

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    Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

    12:06Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3
    • This trading eventually led Mesopotamia to develop the world's first territorial kingdom, which will become very important and will eventually culminate in some extraordinarily inbred Hapsburgs.

      This trading eventually led Mesopotamia to develop the world's first territorial kingdom, which will become very important and will eventually culminate in some extraordinarily inbred Hapsburgs.

    • Even though territorial kingdoms like Babylon were more powerful than any cities that had come before, and even though Babylon was probably the world's most populous city during Hammurabi's rule, it wasn't actually that powerful.

      Even though territorial kingdoms like Babylon were more powerful than any cities that had come before, and even though Babylon was probably the world's most populous city during Hammurabi's rule, it wasn't actually that powerful.

    B2

    Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

    11:49Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
    • territorial claim over Northern Ireland, and the British and Irish governments agreed that

      territorial claim over Northern Ireland, and the British and Irish governments agreed that

    • territorial claim over Northern Ireland, and the British and Irish governments agreed that

      territorial claim over Northern Ireland, and the British and Irish governments agreed that

    B1

    Filefish & Triggerfishes - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 12

    02:46Filefish & Triggerfishes - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 12
    • This is a highly territorial species and aggressively defends its nest against intruders and bypassers.

      This is a highly territorial species and aggressively defends its nest against intruders and bypassers.

    • This is a highly territorial species

      This is a highly territorial species

    B2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • This is a highly territorial species and aggressively defends its nest against intruders and bypassers.

      This is a highly territorial species and aggressively defends its nest against intruders and bypassers.

    • This is a territorial crab,

      This is a territorial crab,

    C1

    4 Things Cats Do When They’re Unhappy With Their Owner

    03:524 Things Cats Do When They’re Unhappy With Their Owner
    • Cats, who are territorial animals, hate changes in their surroundings.

      Cats, who are territorial animals, hate changes in their surroundings.

    A2

    Who Owns Antarctica? (Bizarre Borders Part 3)

    04:41Who Owns Antarctica? (Bizarre Borders Part 3)
    • This left the Antarctica a mess of competing claims, at a bad time to have large territorial disputes.

      This left the Antarctica a mess of competing claims, at a bad time to have large territorial disputes.

    B1

    Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia after clashes on disputed border | BBC News

    02:58Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia after clashes on disputed border | BBC News
    • The dispute is dominated by overlapping territorial claims which date back to colonial times.

      The dispute is dominated by overlapping territorial claims which date back to colonial times.

    • The dispute is dominated by overlapping territorial claims which date back to colonial times.

      The dispute is dominated by overlapping territorial claims which date back to colonial times.

    B1

    Can Ukraine still win the war against Russia? | BBC News

    05:25Can Ukraine still win the war against Russia? | BBC News
    • Last Friday, I thought I detected signs that Volodymyr Zelensky is edging towards a recognition that he might have to sit down and talk about territorial concessions.

      Last Friday, I thought I detected signs that Volodymyr Zelensky is edging towards a recognition that he might have to sit down and talk about territorial concessions.

    • Last Friday I thought I detected signs that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is edging towards, uh, a recognition that he might have to sit down and talk about territorial concessions.

      Last Friday I thought I detected signs that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is edging towards, uh, a recognition that he might have to sit down and talk about territorial concessions.

    B1

    Why the South China Sea is a time bomb

    11:08Why the South China Sea is a time bomb
    • I called Harrison Pratet an expert on the territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

      I called Harrison Pratet an expert on the territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

    • I called Harrison Praetette, an expert on the territorial disputes in the South China

      I called Harrison Praetette, an expert on the territorial disputes in the South China

    B1

    Europe falls behind in a strategic trade route | DW News

    13:56Europe falls behind in a strategic trade route | DW News
    • And if we think about the Northern Sea Route, which is the one I'm talking about here, it does go along Russia's coast through Russia's, you know, territorial waters or exclusive economic zone.

      And if we think about the Northern Sea Route, which is the one I'm talking about here, it does go along Russia's coast through Russia's, you know, territorial waters or exclusive economic zone.

    • And if we think about the Northern Sea route, which is the one I'm talking about here, it does go along Russia's coast, through Russia's, you know, territorial waters or exclusive economic zone.

      And if we think about the Northern Sea route, which is the one I'm talking about here, it does go along Russia's coast, through Russia's, you know, territorial waters or exclusive economic zone.

    B1