Bloc (Noun)
Meaning
A group of countries in special alliance.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Eastern Bloc was a group of communist states in Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
- The European Union is a powerful economic bloc that has significant influence on global trade.
- The African bloc of countries has been working together to strengthen regional economic integration.
- The Latin American bloc has been a key player in international negotiations on climate change.
- The Arab bloc of countries has been a major force in Middle Eastern politics for decades.