Balkanization
English
/ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun
Definitions
- (historical) The fragmentation of a geopolitical 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.
Etymology
Suffix from English Balkan.
Origin
English
Balkan
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Balkan English
- Balkanian English
- Balkanic English
- Balkanise English
- Balkanism English
- Balkanistics English
- Balkanite English
- Balkanize English
- Balkano- English
- Balkanoid English
- Balkanology English
- Paleo-Balkan English
- balkanite English
- cyberbalkanization English
- balkan Turkish