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How do you spell Territorial?

Correct spelling

territorial

Remember TERRA (land) + TORI + AL - double R, double T

Why is territorial spelled this way?

From Latin territorium, land around a town. TERRA (land). Something territorial relates to land — defense of boundaries, whether geographical or personal.

Common misspellings of territorial

teritorialterritoralterratoralterritiorial

Example

The dog became territorial when strangers approached his favorite spot in the yard.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell territorial?+
The correct spelling is "territorial". Remember TERRA (land) + TORI + AL - double R, double T
Is it teritorial or territorial?+
The correct spelling is "territorial", not "teritorial".

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