black bloc
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black bloc
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Calque of German schwarzer Block.
noun black blocs · Black Bloc
- 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. It made perfect sense to Michael that the Berlin police would choose to infiltrate the Black Bloc, rather than the establishment leftist parties.
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noun group of individuals during a demonstration
| 中文 | 黑衣人 hēiyīrén |
|---|---|
| Português | black bloc |
| Français | black bloc, bloc noir, cagoules noires |
| Deutsch | schwarzer Block |
| Italiano | black bloc |
Talk about this word "black bloc." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/black%20bloc. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. black bloc. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/black%20bloc "black bloc." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/black%20bloc.Cite this
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