bloc

UK
/blɒk/
US
/blɑk/

Translations

blocnoun
blocs
pl
UK
/blɒk/
US
/blɑk/
The Eastern Bloc was a group of socialist states.
Восточный блок был группой социалистических государств.
Additional translations
blocadjective
UK
/blɒk/
US
/blɑk/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a political or other organized bloc (e.g., "bloc vote").

Definitions

blocnoun
A group of countries, parties, or groups sharing a common purpose or interest, often in a political context.
The European Union is a powerful economic bloc that influences global trade policies.
A coalition of voters, legislators, or other individuals who act together to influence policy or decision-making.
A rural voting bloc opposed the new tax proposal.
blocadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to a bloc.
Bloc politics dominated the international summit.