Living Space (Noun)
Meaning
Space sought for occupation by a nation whose population is expanding.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The ambitious nation sought more living space for its growing population through territorial expansion.
- Its need for additional living space led the country to engage in a series of border disputes with its neighboring nations.
- Historians argued that the real motive behind the war was the aggressive nation's pursuit of living space at the expense of its weaker neighbors.
- Several centuries ago the ever-expanding empire sought new living space to accommodate its swelling population and economic growth.
- Due to rapid population growth and limited domestic resources, the overcrowded country sought additional living space through colonization and the creation of dependencies overseas.