territorialisms
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəˌlɪzəmz/
noun
- Behaviors or systems based on the defense or control of a specific area, especially by animals or people.
- Some political conflicts arise from ancient territorialisms between neighboring tribes.
- In the office, territorialisms over desk space led to frequent arguments.
- The dog's territorialisms included barking at anyone who came near the yard.
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