bloc

/blɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of people united by a common interest or goal

“The student union formed a bloc to push for better campus facilities.”

2. noun

A group of countries united for political or economic purposes

“The European Union was formed as a bloc of European countries working together.”

3. noun

A large area of rock or ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf

“The scientists studied the formation of a large ice bloc that had broken off from the glacier.”

4. verb

To block or obstruct, especially something that is intended to be done

“The government bloced the bill to prevent it from being passed into law.”

5. verb

To form into a group or block

“The people bloced together to protest against the government’s policies.”

Synonyms

  • faction
  • group

Antonyms

  • fragment
  • splinter