Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
balkanize
verb
/ˈbɔːl.kə.naɪz/
Definition
To divide a region or group into smaller, often hostile units.
Examples
- The ongoing political tensions could balkanize the country further.
- After the war, the region began to balkanize into several independent states.
Meaning
The term balkanize refers to the fragmentation of a large area or group into smaller, disconnected parts, especially when these parts are in conflict with one another.
Synonyms
- Divide
- Fragment
- Disintegrate
- Partition
- Splinter
