Black-bloc
noun
an informal grouping of militant, mainly anarchist, protesters who act together during anti-capitalism, anti-war, etc, protests, often wearing black hoods and black clothing
Contemporary Examples
Egypt’s Child Abuse Scourge Alastair Beach February 21, 2013
Medea Benjamin and Code Pink Protest the RNC in Tampa Lynn Waddell August 27, 2012
The Monsters Who Screamed for Dead Cops Jacob Siegel December 22, 2014
The Story Behind the Bombers Christopher Dickey, Eli Lake, Daniel Klaidman April 18, 2013
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