Balkanization
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English
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Etymology
The term has arisen from the conflicts in the 20th century Balkans.
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Proper 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.
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