die Blockpartei
Translation
bloc party
Examples
In der DDR gab es mehrere Blockparteien.
In the GDR, there were several bloc parties.
Eine Blockpartei hat nur begrenzte Macht.
A bloc party has only limited power.
Grammar Patterns
die Blockpartei ((as subject)) the bloc party The bloc party was part of the National Front.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Satellitenpartei (satellite party)
Etymology
A compound of 'Block' (bloc, block) and 'Partei' (party).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'block' of parties that are stuck together and cannot move independently of the main ruling party.