bloc

bloc

noun

Definition of BLOC

1

a group of people acting together within a larger group <a whole bloc of students got together to complain>

Synonyms bloc, block, body, coalition, party, sect, set, side, wing

Related Words splinter, split; crew, gang, pack, team; denomination, persuasion; schism, scission; caucus, movement

2

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection <the bloc that the United States and most of western Europe formed during the Cold War>

Synonyms alliance, axis, bloc, block, coalition, combination, combine, confederation, federation, league, union

Related Words cabal, conspiracy, junto; cartel, syndicate, trust; faction, front, fusion, side, wing; association, group, organization; affiliation, cooperative, partnership; circuit, conference