balkanized

The word “balkanized” has 3 syllables: bal-ka-nized

It's pronounced as /ˈbɔːlkəˌnaɪzd/


What is synonym and antonym for balkanized?

In the thesaurus, “balkanized” has 5 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for balkanized along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for balkanized

  • disunited
  • divided
  • fractionalized
  • fractionated
  • split

Antonyms for balkanized

Meanings of balkanized

  • verb
    1. To break up into small, mutually hostile units, especially on a political basis.

Example Sentences

  • The region's political instability has led to a balkanized landscape of warring factions and disputed territories.
  • In the aftermath of the conflict, the once-unified country became balkanized, with each ethnic group asserting its own autonomy.
  • Attempts to create a cohesive national identity were thwarted by deep-seated divisions, resulting in a balkanized society.
  • The internet has the potential to connect people globally, but it also runs the risk of being balkanized by censorship and government control.
  • Economic disparities have contributed to a balkanized economy, with regions experiencing vastly different levels of prosperity.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balkanized, such as: disunited, divided, fractionalized, fractionated, split, unanimous, undivided.

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