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What does Balkanize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Balkanize? Here's what it means.

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  1. (transitive) To break up into small, mutually hostile units, especially on a political basis.
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We also wanted to unearth any conspiracy to balkanize Pakistan and let the world know how a democratic leader heroically laid down her life.
Unless we intend to permanently economically balkanize the White Mountains, this project should be stopped dead in its tracks.
We believe the cloud must not balkanize and it must be accessible to everyone.
As soon as people can vote, China will Balkanize and become many smaller countries.
Applying Ockham's razor in these cases would complicate and balkanize, rather than simplify.
Most of these grant programs are so tied to a federal need that cutting the program would just Balkanize necessary services.

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