Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turf-war

noun
/tɜːrf wɔːr/
Definition
A conflict between rival groups or organizations over territory or control.
Examples
  • The two gangs were engaged in a turf war over control of the neighborhood.
  • The marketing teams clashed in a turf war for influence over the advertising budget.
  • Local businesses found themselves caught in the middle of a turf war between two rival factions.
Meaning
A struggle between two or more parties to assert dominance over a particular area or domain.
Synonyms
  • power struggle
  • conflict
  • dispute
  • rivalry