Meaning of commie block | Babel Free

Definitions

A large apartment complex, especially in former Eastern Bloc countries of Eastern Europe, characterized by concrete and rectangular cuboids, similar to a plattenbau.

derogatory

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Examples

“The hospital was made up of grey, old-style Commie blocks.”

“The hotel was a former Commie-block, converted into a cheap 0-star hotel with broken windows, dirty dishes and uncomfortable single beds.”

“Grunting with effort, his heavy pack weighing him down, he propelled himself over the wall into the grounds of the commie block.”

“Allcock was one of about forty Tesco people who eventually came out to join Walastyan, who admits to having felt isolated in his 'commie block' flat.”

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