borderization
Pronunciations
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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.
- Examples
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the borderization of states
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.
Usage- specifically
- Examples
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Russia's borderization of Georgia
Word forms
borderizations