en bloc

adverb or adjective

äⁿ-ˈbläk How to pronounce en bloc (audio)
: as a whole : in a mass

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Continents surely do not vote uniformly en bloc, but most of Europe’s 55, plus CONCACAF’s 35 and Asia’s 46 would be a solid base. — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 The change has given the GOP and future majorities the ability to advance nominees en bloc. — Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2025 As of Tuesday evening, 63 amendments remain to be debated either en bloc or individually. — Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025 And Justice Department nominees aren't voted on en bloc like military promotions, further delaying the process. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for en bloc

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of en bloc was in 1861

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“En bloc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20bloc. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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