borderization

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/ˌboɹdɚ(a)ɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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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Meanings

nounborderization (plural borderizations)

plural borderizations

  1. 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

  2. specificallyThe 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

Origin

Translations

Russian бордеризация
  • бордеризация (borderizacija)process of reinforcing or fortifying a border

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APA

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MLA

“borderization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/borderization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “borderization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/borderization.

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