- balkanising
- balkanise (Brit.) v. partition an area or territory into many small states that are frequently engaged in hostilities against one another (also balkanize)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
Balkanise — /ˈbɔlkənaɪz/ (say bawlkuhnuyz) verb (t) (Balkanised, Balkanising) 1. to divide (a region) into small states hostile to one another. 2. to divide into small divisions or segments hostile to each other: to Balkanise the internet. Also, Balkanize.… …