power block
Regional influence group
A power block is a coalition of nations or political entities that act together to exert collective influence on the world stage.
During the Cold War, the Western and Soviet power blocks dominated global politics.
The term emphasizes unified strength through alliance: The European Union functions as an economic power block.
In fitness contexts, a power block is a brand of adjustable dumbbells or a training phase focused on building explosive strength.
- allianceFormal union of parties
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- blocAllied group sharing interests
- voting blocAligned electoral faction
- trade blocRegional commercial agreement
hegemony · dominance · superpower · world stage · influence · sphere of influence · cartel · axis · leverage · clout · faction · monopoly · stronghold · empire · control · iron grip · strong arm · geopolitical
power blockfailed state
Ungovernable nation lacking authority
small nation · client state · puppet state · vassal state · buffer state
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