Balkanization

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Etymology [edit]

The term has arisen from the conflicts in the 20th century Balkans.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, X-SAMPA: /"bQl.k@n.aI.zeI.S@n/
  • (US) IPA: /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Proper noun [edit]

Balkanization

  1. A geopolitical term to describe the fragmentation of a region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.
  2. (informal) Any disintegration process, such as that of the Internet being divided into separate enclaves.

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