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
- unanimous
- undivided
Meanings of balkanized
- verb
- 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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