territoriality

English

/tɛɹɪtɔːɹɪˈalɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • The fact or legal status of being a territory.
  • (zoology) The pattern of behaviour in animals that defines and defends a territory.
  • A pattern of human behaviour characterised by defence of a particular territory or area of interest.

Etymology

Suffix from English territorial.

Origin

English

territorial

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