Synonyms for

Bloc

Verb / blɑ:k / Another word for bloc — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people or countries acting together for a common purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

axis alliance coalition confederation union league group association partnership federation syndicate society club guild organization team cooperative network block combination consortium

Synonyms by register

Formal

grouping alliance coalition confederation

Informal

gang clique crowd bunch

Literary

conclave phalanx coterie

Antonyms

individual disunity fragment separation disconnection atom part

Common collocations

  • voting bloc
  • political bloc
  • economic bloc
  • trade bloc
  • military bloc
  • power bloc
  • voting bloc
  • interest bloc

Word family

noun bloc

Usage note

A 'bloc' typically refers to a group of countries or parties that have joined together for a common purpose, often political or economic. It is distinct from 'block', which usually refers to a solid piece of material or an obstacle.

Example sentences

  1. The voting blocs in the election decided the outcome.
  2. The trade blocs work together to promote economic growth.
  3. The political blocs have different ideologies and goals.
  4. The bloc of countries agreed to reduce carbon emissions.
  5. The student bloc organized a protest against the new school policy.

Quotes

  • The world is a bloc of marble; and the sculptor comes with chisel and hammer and makes his statue; and the statue is a part of the world.
  • History is a vast early warning system.
  • We need to create a voting bloc that is a reflection of all of us, and not some of us.

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