Definition of "blocs" []

• Plural form of bloc. (noun)

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• "He rejects a regional status-quo where countries stay in "blocs" unthinkingly, and vehemently argues against the notion that Mideast democracy and reform cannot advance unless foreign intervention ends."
• ""The conflict between the political blocs is impeding us from doing our job.""
• "RUC Chairwoman Barbara Levy says the committee is an expert panel, not meant to be representative, and that members don't vote in blocs tied to their specialties 'interests."