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territoriale

territorial

adjective tehr-ree-toh-RYAH-leh Less Common

Also means

regional

Usage Note

Territoriale refers to matters concerning a territory, whether geographical, administrative, or political. It is frequently paired with words like acque territoriali (territorial waters) or autorità territoriale (territorial authority). Unlike English, it can also describe a person or animal that is protective of their space, though geloso del proprio spazio is more idiomatic in that sense.

Examples

"Le acque territoriali sono protette dalla legge."

Natural Translation

Territorial waters are protected by law.

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