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Balkanisation (ˌbɔːlkənaɪˈzeɪʃən)  or balkanisation

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noun

  1. (British) = Balkanization

Balkanization (ˌbɔːlkənaɪˈzeɪʃən)  or Balkanisation (British) or balkanization or balkanisation (British)

Definitions

noun

  1. fragmentation, especially of territory or into factions ⇒ We can't accept the fragmentation or Balkanization of the country.

Balkanize or Balkanise (ˈbɔːlkəˌnaɪz Pronunciation for )

Definitions

verb

  1. tr to divide (a territory) into small warring states
  2. to divide (a group or organization) into small factions

Derived Forms

ˌBalkaniˈzation, ˌBalkaniˈsation noun
ˈBalkaˌnized, ˈBalkaˌnised adjective

Example Sentences Including 'Balkanisation'

"We will not permit the Balkanisation of marriage across the country," Martin said.
Samachar (2004)
A Balkanisation of the United Kingdom would play into the hands of European federalists by weakening the UK within the European Union.
Independent (1998)
``With all these funds coming up,' said Piot, ``there's a danger of Balkanisation of efforts and less efficiency.
British Medical Journal (2002)

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