bloc vs camp

bloc

noun
  • A group of voters or politicians who share common goals. 

  • A group of countries acting together for political or economic goals, an alliance: e.g., the eastern bloc, the western bloc, a trading bloc, the Eurozone, the European Union. 

camp

noun
  • A group of people with the same strong ideals or political leanings. 

  • An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures. 

  • A mound of earth in which potatoes and other vegetables are stored for protection against frost 

  • A prison. 

  • A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary. 

  • A single hut or shelter. 

  • The company or body of persons encamped. 

  • Campus 

  • A summer camp. 

  • An affected, exaggerated or intentionally tasteless style. 

  • The areas of the Falkland Islands situated outside the capital and largest settlement, Stanley. 

  • An organised event, often taking place in tents or temporary accommodation. 

  • An electoral constituency of the legislative assembly of the Falkland Islands that composes of all territory more than 3.5 miles from the spire of the Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley. 

adj
  • Intentionally tasteless or vulgar, self-parodying. 

  • Ostentatiously effeminate. 

  • Theatrical; making exaggerated gestures. 

verb
  • To set up a camp. 

  • To stay beside (something) to gain an advantage. 

  • To stay in an advantageous location. 

  • To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation. 

  • To afford rest or lodging for. 

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