territorialize
territorialize · territorializes · territorialized · territorializing
To enlarge by extension of territoryTo enlarge by extension of territory.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To enlarge by extension of territory.
organize as a territory
(transitive)To reduce to the condition of a territory.
extend by adding territory
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From territorial + -ize.From territorial + -ize.
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Forms
territorializes, territorializing, territorialized, territorialized| Base form | territorialize · to territorialize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | territorializes |
| Present participle | territorializing |
| Past simple | territorialized |
| Past participle | territorialized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- extend by adding territory:territorialise
- place on a territorial basis:territorialise
- organize as a territory:territorialise
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle