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Definition of territorialism in English: territorialismnoun ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəlɪz(ə)m 1A system which gives predominance to the landed class; landlordism. Now historical and rare. 2A theory of Church government according to which supreme ecclesiastical authority is vested in the civil power. 3Association with a particular geographical area; loyalty to or defence of one's own territory or region, especially as considered more important than the larger nation, state, etc., of which it is a part. 4Scottish. The organization of church work on territorial lines; the delineation of particular areas of a parish for independent mission work in the Church of Scotland. See "territorial". Now historical and rare. 5The organization of the Army on a territorial or local basis. See "territorial". Now rare. 6Chiefly with capital initial. A Jewish movement aiming to secure an autonomous territory for the Jews in any suitable and available part of the world; the beliefs or doctrine of this movement. Now historical. 7Zoology= "territoriality". 8Human behaviour characterized by aggressive defence of a particular area, sphere of activity or influence, etc.; possessiveness.
Origin Early 19th century. From territorial + -ism. Definition of territorialism in US English: territorialismnounˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəlɪz(ə)m 1A system which gives predominance to the landed class; landlordism. Now historical and rare. 2A theory of Church government according to which supreme ecclesiastical authority is vested in the civil power. 3Association with a particular geographical area; loyalty to or defence of one's own territory or region, especially as considered more important than the larger nation, state, etc., of which it is a part. 4Scottish. The organization of church work on territorial lines; the delineation of particular areas of a parish for independent mission work in the Church of Scotland. See "territorial". Now historical and rare. 5The organization of the Army on a territorial or local basis. See "territorial". Now rare. 6Chiefly with capital initial. A Jewish movement aiming to secure an autonomous territory for the Jews in any suitable and available part of the world; the beliefs or doctrine of this movement. Now historical. 7Zoology= "territoriality". 8Human behaviour characterized by aggressive defence of a particular area, sphere of activity or influence, etc.; possessiveness.
Origin Early 19th century. From territorial + -ism. |