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fragmentation

[frag-muhn-tey-shuhn] / ˌfræg mənˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
disintegration
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“This fragmentation means that voters may no longer share a common frame of reference when evaluating candidates and election issues.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But habitat fragmentation can also prevent them from reaching cooler areas in hotter times, said Mella.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The fragmentation of media, the decline of trust in institutions and the rise of personality-driven content have all altered the landscape.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

A tollbooth in Hormuz would violate international law and mark another step toward the fragmentation of global trade, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The greater geographic fragmentation of the Americas compared with Eurasia is also reflected in distributions of languages.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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