noun
- a group of countries or political parties with shared interests or goals that act together
Usage: commonly used in political and international contexts
Examples
- The European bloc has significant influence in global trade negotiations.
- During the Cold War, the Soviet bloc and the Western bloc were in constant tension.
- Several African nations formed a voting bloc at the United Nations.
- The conservative bloc in Congress opposed the new legislation.
- Trade blocs like NAFTA help member countries reduce tariffs.
- The Eastern European bloc joined the European Union in 2004.