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bloc party

noun

Etymology

Calque of German Blockpartei.

  1. calqued from Blockpartei

Definitions

  1. A non-ruling political party that exists pro forma in what is de facto a one-party…

    A non-ruling political party that exists pro forma in what is de facto a one-party system, most notably in communist regimes.

    • Bloc party membership was largely opportunistic, offering a niche in public life (officially sanctioned yet apart from the SED), and opportunities for career advancement.

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