Bloc
Encyclopedia
Bloc may refer to:
- Eastern BlocEastern blocThe term Eastern Bloc or Communist Bloc refers to the former communist states of Eastern and Central Europe, generally the Soviet Union and the countries of the Warsaw Pact...
, a former group of countries in Europe - Voting blocVoting blocA voting bloc is a group of voters that are so motivated by a specific concern or group of concerns that it helps determine how they vote in elections. The divisions between voting blocs are known as cleavage...
, a group of voters voting together - Trade blocTrade blocA trade bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organization, where regional barriers to trade, are reduced or eliminated among the participating states.-Description:...
, a type of intergovernmental agreement - Bloc voting (disambiguation), several types of voting systems
- Black blocBlack blocA black bloc is a tactic for protests and marches, whereby individuals wear black clothing, scarves, ski masks, motorcycle helmets with padding, or other face-concealing items...
, a tactic used at protests, often by anarchist-aligned groups
- Bloc QuébécoisBloc QuébécoisThe Bloc Québécois is a federal political party in Canada devoted to the protection of Quebec's interests in the House of Commons of Canada, and the promotion of Quebec sovereignty. The Bloc was originally a party made of Quebec nationalists who defected from the federal Progressive Conservative...
, a political party in Canada - Valencian Nationalist BlocValencian Nationalist BlocThe Valencian Nationalist Bloc is a Valencian nationalist party in the Valencian Country, Spain. It is the largest party in the Coalició Compromís....
, a political party in Land of Valencia
Culture
- Bloc PartyBloc PartyBloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
, a modern music group - Bloc Festival, an electronic music festival in the UK
- Bloc Projects, an artist-run gallery in Sheffield, UK
- Bloc - Brussels Light Opera Company, the largest English-language musical theatre performing company in Brussels