blocs

Definitions

Groups of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance.

Large, solid pieces of hard material, typically with flat surfaces on each side.

Examples

The two political blocs failed to reach a consensus on the new trade agreement.

During the Cold War, the world was divided into two competing power blocs.

Several regional blocs have formed to strengthen economic cooperation among neighboring countries.

Synonyms

alliances coalitions factions groups unions leagues federations

Antonyms

individuals competitors opponents adversaries rivals entities loners