extraterritorial meaning

UK US /ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/ 7 syllables

extraterritorial (adjective): outside territorial limits or jurisdiction.

Definition of extraterritorial

  1. outside territorial limits or jurisdiction
    • fishing in extraterritorial waters
    • enjoying exterritorial privileges and rights

    Synonyms: exterritorial

    Opposite: territorial

How to pronounce extraterritorial

extraterritorial is pronounced /ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/ in American English. It has 7 syllables, with the stress on the fifth syllable.

Words that rhyme with extraterritorial

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