Territoriality
[ter-i-tawr-ee-al-i-tee, -tohr-] /ˌtɛr ɪˌtɔr iˈæl ɪ ti, -ˌtoʊr-/
noun
1.
territorial quality, condition, or status.
2.
the behavior of an animal in defining and defending its territory.
3.
attachment to or protection of a territory or domain.
territoriality
/ˌtɛrɪˌtɔːrɪˈælɪtɪ/
noun
1.
the state or rank of being a territory
2.
the behaviour shown by an animal when establishing and defending its territory
territoriality ter·ri·to·ri·al·i·ty (těr’ĭ-tôr’ē-āl’ĭ-tē)
n.
A behavior pattern in animals consisting of the occupation and defense of a territory.
A similar behavior pattern in humans consisting of the tendency to defend a particular domain or sphere of influence or interest.
territoriality
(těr’ĭ-tôr’ē-āl’ĭ-tē)
A behavior pattern in animals consisting of the occupation and defense of a territory.
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