balkanise

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Verb balkanise has 1 sense

Balkanize, Balkanise - divide a territory into small, hostile states
--₁ is one way to divide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up
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Balkanise

Definition:

Verb (transitive)

1. (chiefly British) To divide into small, mutually hostile political units; to fragment.

2. (chiefly British) To break up (a region or organization) into smaller, often opposing groups or factions.

Usage:

In a popular context:

"The political turmoil and rise of nationalism has the potential to balkanise the country."

In a local context:

"The ongoing disputes between different ethnic communities have greatly balkanised the city."

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