English Explanatory Dictionary

Balkanize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To break up into small, mutually-hostile units, especially on a political basis.
verb
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Balkanize.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɔːl.kə.naɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Scelultrix-Balkanize.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Zazollo-Balkanize.wav

Word forms

Balkanize Balkanizes Balkanizing Balkanized Balkanise

Etymology

From Balkan + -ize.

Related words

Balkan Balkans Balkanization Balkanisation
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