bloc
/blɔk/
Definition
Noun: 1. A group of countries, political parties, or organizations united by a common purpose or interest: A bloc is a formal or informal alliance formed to achieve shared goals, often in politics, economics, or international relations. It implies a degree of collective action and solidarity among its members.
Usage and Examples
- International Relations: The term is frequently used to describe alliances of nations.
- During the Cold War, the Eastern Bloc was led by the Soviet Union.
- Several countries formed a voting bloc at the United Nations to support the resolution.
- Politics: It can describe groups of political parties or legislators.
- The agricultural bloc in the parliament successfully lobbied for new subsidies.
- The two parties created a governing bloc to ensure a stable majority.
- Economics: It can refer to groups of countries with shared economic policies.
- The creation of a single currency strengthened the European trade bloc.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Voting Bloc: A group within a legislative body that votes together on certain issues.
- The senator's proposal was designed to appeal to the key swing voting bloc.
- As a cohesive unit: The word often emphasizes the group acting as a single, unified entity.
- The nations negotiated as a single bloc, which increased their bargaining power.
Variants and Related Words
- Bloc Voting (noun phrase): The act of casting votes as a unified group.
- En Bloc (adverb, from French): As a whole; all together.
- The committee resigned en bloc to protest the decision.
Synonyms
- Alliance: A union or association formed for mutual benefit.
- Coalition: A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties.
- Faction: A small, organized dissenting group within a larger one.
- Caucus: A meeting of members of a political party or subgroup.
Antonyms
- Individual: A single human being as distinct from a group.
- Isolation: The process or fact of being alone or separated.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Power Bloc: A bloc that holds significant influence or power.
- Trading Bloc: A group of countries that have agreed to reduce or eliminate trade barriers among themselves.
Noun
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a group of countries in special alliance
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