How to Pronounce "territoriality"
word
ˌtɛrɪˌtɔriˈæləti
ter-ih-TOR-ee-AL-uh-tee
tˌɛɹɪtˌɔːɹɪˈælɪti
te-ri-TAW-ri-AL-i-tee
Definition
Territoriality is the behavior or tendency of an individual or group to claim and defend a specific area as their own. It is common in animals and also occurs in humans, expressing control over a physical space.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɛrɪˌtɔriˈæləti
British English
tˌɛɹɪtˌɔːɹɪˈælɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ter-ih-TOR-ee-AL-uh-tee
UK
te-ri-TAW-ri-AL-i-tee
Listen in Context
Many animals show territoriality by marking their space.
Territoriality helps birds protect their nests from others.
The lion's territoriality keeps rivals away from his pride.
Some people show strong territoriality at work by guarding their desks.