borderization en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌboɹdɚ(a)ɪˈzeɪʃən/
Etymology
From border + -ization.
Meanings
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The establishment or demarcation of a border; or the process of doing so by militarizing or otherwise fortifying it, often to alter its status or restrict movement.
the borderization of states
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(specifically) The gradual and nefarious encroachment of one state's control into a disputed or neighboring territory by means of erecting illegitimate infrastructure, military presence, or administrative measures such as detainment.
Russia's borderization of Georgia
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| borderizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
ru бордеризация (process of reinforcing or fortifying a border) · ka ბორდერიზაცია (process of reinforcing or fortifying a border)