black bloc

Etymology
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Noun

 * 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.

Usage notes
Authors often define the term as signifying a rather than a coherent, emphasising that the group has no distinguishing characteristic or purpose other than the tactics employed.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Cantonese: 黑衣人
 * Mandarin: 黑衣人
 * French:, ,
 * German: schwarzer Block
 * Italian:
 * Polish:
 * Portuguese:

Etymology
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