Definition
territorials
noun
- members of a territorial army or reserve military force
Usage: military; chiefly British
Examples
- The territorials were called up during the national emergency.
- Many territorials train on weekends while maintaining civilian jobs.
- The regiment included both regular soldiers and territorials.
- Local territorials participated in the military exercise.
- He served as a territorial for five years before joining the regular army.
- The territorials provided crucial support during the crisis.