Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
black-bloc
noun
/blæk blɒk/
Definition
A tactic used by some protest groups, particularly anarchists, characterized by participants wearing black clothing and masks to maintain anonymity and project a unified front.
Examples
- The group adopted a black-bloc strategy during the demonstration to avoid identification.
- Many activists joined the black-bloc to express their dissent against the government.
Meaning
The term refers to a specific way of organizing in protests where individuals dress in black and often use direct action tactics while protecting their identity.
Synonyms
- anarchist bloc
- protest formation
