Territoriality

Pronunciation: /ˈˌtɛɹɪtɔɹiəɫˈaɪˈtaɪ/

Territoriality (noun)

  1. The behavior of defending a specific area or space from others.
  2. The principle of claiming and protecting a specific area or property.

Examples

  • Animals often display territoriality to protect their control of land.
  • Humans exhibit territoriality through the ownership of space in their homes.

Common collocations: assert territoriality, demonstrate territoriality, establish territoriality, respect territoriality

Synonyms of Territoriality

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Territoriality

  • — Refers to a lack of boundaries or restrictions.
  • — Indicates a communal area without territorial claims.