English
Etymology
The term has arisen from the conflicts in the 20th century Balkans.
Proper noun
en-proper noun
- 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 that of the Internet being divided into separate enclaves.
Alternative spellings
Balkanization
External links
w:Balkanization|Wikipedia article on Balkanization
w:Balkan Wars|Wikipedia article on Balkan Wars
w:Yugoslav wars|Wikipedia article on Yugoslav Wars
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