Question
What is the correct definition of the term balkanization?
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conflict between ethnic groups in a multiethnic state or region
conflict between ethnic groups in a multiethnic state or region
the development of unique cultures because of geographic isolation
the development of unique cultures because of geographic isolation
the joining of many ethnic groups under one government or ruler
the joining of many ethnic groups under one government or ruler
an alliance of multiple ethnic groups
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conflict between ethnic groups in a multiethnic state or region
conflict between ethnic groups in a multiethnic state or region
the development of unique cultures because of geographic isolation
the development of unique cultures because of geographic isolation
the joining of many ethnic groups under one government or ruler
the joining of many ethnic groups under one government or ruler
an alliance of multiple ethnic groups
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GPT-4o mini
The correct definition of the term "balkanization" is **conflict between ethnic groups in a multiethnic state or region**. It refers to the fragmentation of a region into smaller, often hostile, units based on ethnic or cultural divisions. The term originated from the historical and political divisions in the Balkan Peninsula.