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/
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
The eastern bloc nations vote together, raising hands in perfect unison at the summit.
Lightning shock breaks the bloc's block!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from French 'bloc', originally denoting a chunk or lump of wood or stone. The term underwent semantic expansion in the 20th century to refer to a unified political or military group, as seen in Cold War terminology.
Breakdown
bloc (chunk, block) → extended meaning of a consolidated group or alliance, particularly in political contexts.
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📝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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