bloc

[ blok ]
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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.

  1. a group of nations that share common interests and usually act in concert in international affairs: the Soviet bloc.

Origin of bloc

1
From French, dating back to 1900–05; see origin at block

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bloc

/ (blɒk) /


noun
  1. a group of people or countries combined by a common interest or aim: the Soviet bloc

Origin of bloc

1
C20: from French: block

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