Balkanization
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Etymology [edit]
The term has arisen from the conflicts in the 20th century Balkans.
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Proper noun [edit]
Balkanization
- A geopolitical term to describe the fragmentation of a region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.
- (informal) Any disintegration process, such as that of the Internet being divided into separate enclaves.
Translations [edit]
fragmentation of a region into several small states
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any disintegration process
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External links [edit]
Balkanization on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Balkan Wars on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Balkan Wars
Yugoslav wars on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Yugoslav wars