English Word · Intermediate
bloc
A group of voters or politicians who share common goals
Pronunciation: /blɒk/
Meaning
A group of voters or politicians who share common goals.
Example
But a huge bloc of non-Hispanic white residents without bachelor’s degrees — 72 percent of the population age 25 or older — has turned the 7th District into Republican turf.
But a huge bloc of non-Hispanic white residents without bachelor’s degrees — 72 percent of the population age 25 or older — has turned the 7th District into Republican turf.
Practice tips
- Practice bloc out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.