territorialism
- noun
- /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪzəm/
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territorialismo
- The territorialism of the country has led to several conflicts.
Examples
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Some countries' foreign policies are influenced by a strong sense of territorialism.
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In the workplace, territorialism can lead to conflicts over office space and resources.
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The cat's territorialism was clear when it chased away other animals from the yard.
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Many historians study territorialism in ancient civilizations.
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Many animals exhibit territorialism by fiercely defending their nests from intruders.
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During mating season, the male birds show territorialism by marking their areas and chasing away rivals.
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The conflict arose from a history of territorialism, as each side claimed the land as their own.
Synonyms
A political idea that a country should take back land where people share its culture or past
Antonyms
How Territorial
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
territorialism = territorial (transparent) = territory + ial + ism
Built from 'territorial' + '-ism', denoting a practice or tendency related to defending or claiming territory.
Etymology
Territorialism comes from the Latin root terra, meaning 'land', and from the everyday word territory. So, territorialism is the habit of claiming and defending a particular area, from a cat protecting a yard to people guarding office space.