balkanization

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Synonyms: balkanisation, galvanization, alkalization, balkan nation

Antonyms: balkanisation, galvanization, alkalization, balkan nation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical|chiefly|political science}} The [[fragment]]ation of a [[geopolitical]] [[region]] into several small states that are often [[hostile]] or non-cooperative with each other.
2. {{lb|en|by extension|informal}} Any [[disintegration]] or [[fragmentation]] process.

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