Territoriality — Definition & Meaning

What does territoriality mean?

noun

The quality of being concerned with or attached to a particular territory or area of activity; a feeling of ownership or responsibility for a particular area or group of people.

Example

"The company's territoriality led to a dispute with neighboring countries over border territories."

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Etymologically related

territory territorial territorialize territoriality

Synonyms for territoriality

localism parochialism particularism regionalism sectarianism tribalism

Antonyms of territoriality

cosmopolitanism globalism internationalism

Rhymes with territoriality

territory certainty certify priority