Translation

政治的な集団 / 経済圏 / 連合

Meaning

Bloc means a group of countries, parties, or organizations that act together because they share political or economic interests. It sounds like block, but block is the everyday word for a solid piece, street area, or obstacle.

Examples

• その国々は新しい貿易圏を作りました。
  The countries formed a new trade bloc.
• その地域連合は気候政策について共同声明を出しました。
  The regional bloc issued a joint statement on climate policy.