What does balkanise mean?
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balka·nise
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Princeton's WordNet
Balkanize, Balkaniseverb
divide a territory into small, hostile states
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balkanise
Balkanise means to divide a region or body into smaller mutually hostile states or groups. It is often used in political context referring to the process of fragmentation or division of a region or state into smaller regions or states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with one another. The term originates from the Balkan Peninsula, which was historically divided into small, hostile nations.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of balkanise in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of balkanise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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