Disintegrated means to break apart or collapse into smaller parts. In the context of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, it refers to the dissolution and fragmentation of its territories into multiple independent states.
Related terms
Sykes-Picot Agreement: The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret agreement between Britain and France during World War I that aimed at dividing up Ottoman territories in the Middle East into spheres of influence between themselves.
Mandate System: The Mandate System was established by the League of Nations after World War I to administer former German colonies and Ottoman territories under Allied supervision until they were deemed ready for self-government.
Armenian Genocide: The Armenian Genocide refers to a systematic extermination campaign carried out by the Ottoman government against its Armenian population during World War I. It resulted in mass killings and forced deportations.