bloc
[ blok ]
/ blɒk /
noun
a group of persons, businesses, etc., united for a particular purpose.
a group of legislators, usually of both major political parties, who vote together for some particular interest: the farm bloc.
a group of nations that share common interests and usually act in concert in international affairs: the Soviet bloc.
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Origin of bloc
From French, dating back to 1900–05; see origin at block
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH bloc
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British Dictionary definitions for bloc
bloc
/ (blɒk) /
noun
a group of people or countries combined by a common interest or aimthe Soviet bloc
Word Origin for bloc
C20: from French: block
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