Western bloc
[/ˈwɛstərn blɒk/]
nounpl: Western blocs
bloco ocidental
1. The group of capitalist countries led by the United States during the Cold War, in opposition to the Soviet bloc
The Western bloc included NATO members and other American allies during the Cold War era.
O bloco ocidental incluía membros da OTAN e outros aliados americanos durante a era da Guerra Fria.
2. Broadly, the developed industrialized democracies of North America, Western Europe, and their allies
Countries in the Western bloc generally share democratic values and market-based economies.
Os países do bloco ocidental geralmente compartilham valores democráticos e economias baseadas no mercado.
This term is primarily historical, referring to the geopolitical division of the world during the Cold War (1947-1991). It remains relevant in historical education and international relations discussions in both Brazil and Portugal, though its usage is more common in academic and formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.
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