Territoriality

Synonyms of territoriality

• possession
• control
• ownership

Antonyms of territoriality

• openness
• sharing
• cooperation

Collocations of territoriality

territorial disputes

Frequency: 75 %

The two neighboring countries engaged in territorial disputes over the border region.

territorial behavior

Frequency: 70 %

The dog exhibited territorial behavior by barking at anyone who came near the fence.

territorial expansion

Frequency: 65 %

The empire's territorial expansion led to conflicts with neighboring kingdoms.

territorial aggression

Frequency: 60 %

The lion showed territorial aggression towards intruders in its territory.

territorial marking

Frequency: 50 %

The cat engaged in territorial marking by spraying urine around its living space.

Idiomatic Expressions for territoriality

• Phrase: territorial waters
  Meaning: the waters under the jurisdiction of a state, usually extending up to 12 nautical miles from its coastline
  Usage: The navy ships were patrolling the country's territorial waters to ensure maritime security.