Definitions for: Sectionalize

[v] divide into sections, esp. into geographic sections; "sectionalize a country"

Webster (1913) Definition: Sec"tion*al*ize, v. t.
To divide according to gepgraphical sections or local
interests. [U. S.]

The principal results of the struggle were to
sectionalize parties. --Nicilay &
Hay (Life of
Lincoln).

Synonyms: sectionalise

See Also: carve up, dissever, divide, separate, split, split up