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
Joblessness broadly held steady across the bloc, slightly up in Italy, marginally down in Spain, while unchanged in France and Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed reports that his invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit in France has been withdrawn, saying non-attendance by a country outside the bloc should surprise no-one.
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
What group has a more urgent special interest, what group needs a bloc, a lobby, more than the black man?
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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