Phrase guide

black bloc

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

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History

Etymology

Calque of German schwarzer Block.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 黑衣人 (hak1 ji1 jan4) — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • Chinese Mandarin: 黑衣人 (hēiyīrén) — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • French: black bloc — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • French: bloc noir — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • French: cagoules noires — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • German: schwarzer Block — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • Italian: black bloc — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • Polish: czarny blok — group of individuals during a demonstration
  • Portuguese: black bloc — group of individuals during a demonstration