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Balkanization.

The fragmentation of a geopolitical region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/UK/ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/US
  1. The fragmentation of a geopolitical region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.

    countable · historical · uncountable
  2. Any disintegration or fragmentation process.

    broadly · countable · informal · uncountable
    demographic balkanization
Where this word comes from

From Balkan + -ization. The term is a reference to the conflicts that the Balkan peninsula experienced in the 20th century.

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