bloc

[ blok ]

noun

1. a group of persons, businesses, etc., united for a particular purpose.
2. a group of legislators, usually of both major political parties, who vote together for some particular interest:

   the farm bloc.

3. a group of nations that share common interests and usually act in concert in international affairs:

   the Soviet bloc.

bloc

/ blɒk /

noun

1. a group of people or countries combined by a common interest or aim

   the Soviet bloc

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloc¹

From French, dating back to 1900–05; block

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloc¹

C20: from French: block

Example Sentences

The Proposition 187 narrative convinced party leaders nationwide that Latinos would become a bedrock voting bloc as the racism they encountered in other parts of the country drove them toward Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times

The voting bloc has moved front and center as Vice President Harris and former President Trump head into the final days of the election.

From Los Angeles Times

Bonin, in an interview, said he is happy with Tuesday’s results, saying he expects Jurado will expand the council’s bloc of ultra progressive council members.

From Los Angeles Times

But she underperformed with these key voting blocs.

From BBC

Tran aimed to resonate with Vietnamese American voters, an important voting bloc in the district, by sharing his story as the son of Vietnamese refugees.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• association
• faction