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Balkanization
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English
Etymology
The term has arisen from the conflicts in the 20th century Balkans .
Noun
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.
- (colloquial): Any disintegration process, such as the of Internet being divided into separate enclaves.
Alternate spellings
External links
- Wikipedia article on Balkanization
- Wikipedia article on Balkan Wars
- Wikipedia article on Yugoslav Wars
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