Word: Balkanization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bal
ka
ni
za
tion
Definition: The fragmentation of a geopolitical region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.
Morphemes:
Affix: Balkan
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to the Balkan Peninsula; a large peninsula in southeastern Europe containing the Balkan Mountain Range
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality