borderization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The establishment or demarcation of a border; or the process of doing so by militarizing or otherwise fortifying it, often to alter its status or restrict movement.
  2. The gradual and nefarious encroachment of one state's control into a disputed or neighboring territory by means of erecting illegitimate infrastructure, military presence, or administrative measures such as detainment.

Pronunciation

/ˌboɹdɚ(a)ɪˈzeɪʃən/

Word forms

borderization borderizations

Etymology

From border + -ization.

Derived words

borderize
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