Territorialism

Pronunciation: /ˌtɛrəˈtɔːriːəˌlɪzəm/

Territorialism (noun)

  1. The idea that a group should control and defend a specific area of land, often to protect power or identity.
  2. A political approach that treats borders and territory as the main basis for rights, rules, and national strength.
  3. In animals, behaviour where an individual defends a particular space from others to protect resources or safety.

Examples

  • Territorialism is a land control belief that shapes how people claim space.
  • The community rejects territorialism and shares land instead.