bloc — a group of countries or political parties with shared interests or goals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of countries or political parties with shared interests or goals
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɑːk/
Korean meaning: 공통의 이익이나 목표를 가진 국가들이나 정당들의 집단, 블록
Korean pronunciation: **블**락
Example Sentences
- The chef tried to join the cooking bloc, but they said his food was too 'plane'.
- The EU is one of the most powerful economic blocs in the world.
- The opposition formed a bloc to vote against the new policy.
bloc
NOUN//blɑːk//
a group of countries or political parties with shared interests or goals
a group of countries or political parties with shared interests or goals
Lightning shock breaks the bloc's block!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'bloc'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '나무 덩어리'나 '돌 덩어리'를 의미했습니다. 20세기에 들어 정치적 집단을 나타내는 의미로 확장되어 사용되기 시작했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef tried to join the cooking bloc, but they said his food was too 'plane'.”
“The EU is one of the most powerful economic blocs in the world.”
“The opposition formed a bloc to vote against the new policy.”
“My friend said he'd join any bloc that serves good snacks during meetings.”
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