English Explanatory Dictionary

Balkanization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fragmentation of a geopolitical region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.
  2. Any disintegration or fragmentation process.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Balkanization.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Balkanization.wav /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

Balkanization Balkanizations Balkanisation

Etymology

From Balkan + -ization. The term is a reference to the conflicts that the Balkan peninsula experienced in the 20th century.

Synonyms

fragmentation

Related words

Balkanize

Derived words

cyber-Balkanization
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