Balkanize

== English == === Alternative forms === Balkanise, balkanise balkanize === Etymology === From Balkan + -ize. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɔːl.kə.naɪz/ === Verb === Balkanize (third-person singular simple present Balkanizes, present participle Balkanizing, simple past and past participle Balkanized) (transitive) To break up into small, mutually-hostile units, especially on a political basis. ==== Related terms ==== Balkan, Balkans Balkanization, Balkanisation ==== Translations ====