noun
- Plural of bloc; groups of countries or political parties united by a common interest or goal.
Usage: Usually used in political or international contexts
Examples
- The two major voting blocs in Congress often disagree on economic policy.
- During the Cold War, the world was divided into Eastern and Western blocs.
- Different blocs of nations formed to negotiate trade agreements.
- The political blocs in the parliament struggled to reach a consensus.
- Regional blocs have become increasingly important in international relations.