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Definition of “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

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