territoriality
[/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪti/]
nounfemininepl: territorialidades
territorialidade
1. The quality or state of being territorial; the tendency of animals or humans to establish and defend a territory
The bird's territoriality became evident during breeding season when it aggressively defended its nest.
A territorialidade do pássaro ficou evidente durante a época de reprodução quando defendeu agressivamente seu ninho.
2. In political geography, the principle of organizing space and sovereignty based on defined territorial boundaries
Modern nation-states operate on the basis of territoriality established by international law.
Os estados-nação modernos funcionam com base na territorialidade estabelecida pelo direito internacional.
3. The assertion of rights or control over a specific geographic area or domain
Corporate territoriality can create conflicts between competing businesses in the same market.
A territorialidade corporativa pode criar conflitos entre empresas concorrentes no mesmo mercado.
4. In social psychology, the human tendency to claim ownership and control over personal or group spaces
Office territoriality often manifests in personalized desk decorations and defined work areas.
A territorialidade no escritório frequentemente se manifesta em decorações de mesa personalizadas e áreas de trabalho definidas.
In Brazil, territorialidade is frequently discussed in urban studies, particularly regarding favela governance and street gang hierarchies. In the USA, the term is common in behavioral ecology, geopolitics, and organizational psychology. The concept reflects how both cultures understand property rights, sovereignty, and personal space boundaries.
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