bloc
Americannoun
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a group of persons, businesses, etc., united for a particular purpose.
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a group of legislators, usually of both major political parties, who vote together for some particular interest.
the farm bloc.
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a group of nations that share common interests and usually act in concert in international affairs.
the Soviet bloc.
noun
Etymology
Origin of bloc
From French, dating back to 1900–05; block
Example Sentences
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The prime minister told a news conference he would use a summit with the EU later this year to seek more cooperation with the bloc on the economy and security.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
South Lhonak Lake was first captured by a covert CIA satellite surveillance program designed to focus on the Soviet bloc.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
In 2013, Caricom – a bloc of 15 Caribbean nations – issued its 10-point Plan for Reparatory Justice.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The frenzy began with a long-awaited accord signed with the South American Mercosur bloc in January.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Soon, however, he seized the reins of the affair as leader of the regents bloc pressing for dismissal of nonsigners.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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