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Territorial

/tˌɛrɪˈtɔriəl/
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(adj) Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.

Cats can be quite territorial creatures.
Tawny owls are highly territorial.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many birds are very ____ and will fight to defend their nesting area from any other birds that come too close today.

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