territoriality

[ ter-i-tawr-ee-al-i-tee, -tohr- ]

/ ˌtɛr ɪˌtɔr iˈæl ɪ ti, -ˌtoʊr- /

noun

territorial quality, condition, or status.

the behavior of an animal in defining and defending its territory.

attachment to or protection of a territory or domain.

Origin of territoriality

First recorded in 1890–95; territorial + -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM territoriality

non·ter·ri·to·ri·al·i·ty, noun

Words nearby territoriality

terrine, territorial, Territorial Army, territorial court, territorialism, territoriality, territorialize, territorial matrix, territorial waters, Territorian, territory

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Example sentences from the Web for territoriality

Territoriality in the usual sense is lacking in the five-lined skink, and could scarcely exist in an animal of its habits.
Life History and Ecology of the Five-lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus|Henry S. Fitch
Territoriality and mutual exclusiveness of adults and even of young seems to be implied.
Life History and Ecology of the Five-lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus|Henry S. Fitch
Numbers, breeding schedule, and territoriality in Pectoral Sandpipers of northern Alaska.
Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon|Jon C. Barlow
Territoriality involves, primarily, defense of the house itself.
Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana|Henry S. Fitch

The question of the territoriality of vessels is ably discussed by Hall, 76-79.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim

British Dictionary definitions for territoriality

territoriality

/ (ˌtɛrɪˌtɔːrɪˈælɪtɪ) /

noun

the state or rank of being a territory

the behaviour shown by an animal when establishing and defending its territory

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Medical definitions for territoriality

territoriality

[ tĕr′ĭ-tôr′ē-ăl′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.

Scientific definitions for territoriality

territoriality

[ tĕr′ĭ-tôr′ē-ăl′ĭ-tē ]

A behavior pattern in animals consisting of the occupation and defense of a territory.

单词	territoriality
释义	territoriality [ ter-i-tawr-ee-al-i-tee, -tohr- ] / ˌtɛr ɪˌtɔr iˈæl ɪ ti, -ˌtoʊr- / noun territorial quality, condition, or status. the behavior of an animal in defining and defending its territory. attachment to or protection of a territory or domain. Origin of territoriality First recorded in 1890–95; territorial + -ity OTHER WORDS FROM territoriality non·ter·ri·to·ri·al·i·ty, noun Words nearby territoriality terrine, territorial, Territorial Army, territorial court, territorialism, territoriality, territorialize, territorial matrix, territorial waters, Territorian, territory Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for territoriality Territoriality in the usual sense is lacking in the five-lined skink, and could scarcely exist in an animal of its habits. Life History and Ecology of the Five-lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus\|Henry S. Fitch Territoriality and mutual exclusiveness of adults and even of young seems to be implied. Life History and Ecology of the Five-lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus\|Henry S. Fitch Numbers, breeding schedule, and territoriality in Pectoral Sandpipers of northern Alaska. Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon\|Jon C. Barlow Territoriality involves, primarily, defense of the house itself. Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana\|Henry S. Fitch The question of the territoriality of vessels is ably discussed by Hall, 76-79. International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2)\|Lassa Francis Oppenheim British Dictionary definitions for territoriality territoriality / (ˌtɛrɪˌtɔːrɪˈælɪtɪ) / noun the state or rank of being a territory the behaviour shown by an animal when establishing and defending its territory Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for territoriality territoriality [ tĕr′ĭ-tôr′ē-ăl′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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for territoriality territoriality [ tĕr′ĭ-tôr′ē-ăl′ĭ-tē ] A behavior pattern in animals consisting of the occupation and defense of a territory. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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