Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

extraterritoriality

/ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.67 in modern English

Syllables: ex-trater-ri-to-ri-al-i-ty
IPA: /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ti/

29

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

9

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation.

Uncountable

noun

A territory or space that is under the power of a certain area but not defined by its norms.

Countable

Example Sentences

"Although both home country and host country extraterritoriality involve the extension of national law over foreign corporations, the two differ sharply in the nature of application."

Etymology

Etymology tree English extraterritorial Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English extraterritoriality From extraterritorial + -ity.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ti/
British English: /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

extraterritorialities (plural)

Synonyms

diplomatic immunity exterritoriality

Rhymes With

sexuality mortality hospitality morality mentality nationality municipality neutrality locality brutality confidentiality vitality

Questions

How do you pronounce extraterritoriality?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ti/.
What does extraterritoriality mean?: Immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation.
Where does extraterritoriality come from?: Etymology tree English extraterritorial Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English extraterritoriality From extraterritorial + -ity.

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