Territorialization
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛɹiˈtɔˌɹiəˈɫɪzˈætˈaɪˌɑn/
Territorialization (noun)
- The process of making a place seem like it belongs to a group, so they control it and set boundaries.
- In social or cultural studies, the way activities, rules, and symbols create a sense of territory in a specific area.
- In biology, the process where animals mark and defend an area to reduce conflict and protect resources.
Examples
- Territorialization happens when a group claims land control.
- The process of territorialization can start after conflict ends.