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Balkanization
Definition:
Balkanization refers to the process of dividing a region or country into smaller, often hostile and politically unstable, ethnically or culturally distinct entities. It results in the breakup or fragmentation of a larger nation-state into smaller, often warring, independent nations or regions.
Sample Sentences:
- The ongoing political conflicts have led to the balkanization of the once united country.
- Historical events sparked the balkanization of Eastern Europe, leading to the formation of numerous independent states.
- The balkanization of the region caused tensions to rise between the various ethnic groups.
- Experts argue that balkanization often leads to destabilization and conflicts between newly formed entities.
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