English Explanatory Dictionary

black bloc

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any group of individuals who join a protest or demonstration, wearing black clothing including items to protect and/or conceal their faces and often engaging in violence and vandalism; the tactic of forming and participating in such a group.

Word forms

black bloc black blocs

Etymology

Calque of German schwarzer Block.

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