Definition Synonyms
Definition of bloc - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
alliancecoalition formed for mutual benefit
- Several parties formed a bloc to gain a majority in parliament.
2.
politicsTECH. group of countries acting together for goalsTECH.
- The European Union is a major economic bloc.
3.
votersgroup of voters sharing common goals
- The environmental bloc supported the new climate policy.
Expressions with bloc
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considered as a group rather than separately
The proposals were accepted en bloc.
group wearing black at protests for anonymity
The black bloc moved through the streets during the protest.
group of countries that cooperate to ease buying and selling between them
The region formed a trading bloc to strengthen its economic position globally.
group of countries using the British pound
The sterling bloc was influential in global trade.
Origin of bloc
French, bloc (block)
Terms with bloc included in their meaning
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economy
trade bloc with common external tariff
geopolitics
countries aligned with the Western bloc during the Cold War
acr: Bloc Quebecois
political group in Canada supporting Quebec interests
activist bloc
organization seeking Europe unity, self-rule, freedom from supposed dangers
Examples of bloc in a sentence
A defense bloc was established to ensure regional security. The trade bloc negotiated new terms. Several nations formed a military bloc. The voting bloc was crucial in the election outcome. A bloc of citizens protested against the new law.
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- French:bloc, alliance, ...
- German:Block, ...
- Italian:blocco, ...
- Spanish:bloque, alianza, ...
- Portuguese:bloco, aliança, ...
- Chinese:联盟, 集团, ...
- Japanese:連合, ブロック, ...
- Arabic:تَكَتُّل, كتلة, ...
- Hebrew:גּוּשׁ, בְּרִית, ...
- Russian:блок, альянс, ...
- Ukrainian:блок, альянс, ...
- Hindi:गठबंधन, ब्लॉक, ...
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