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interest group
noun
a group of people drawn or acting together in support of a common interest or to voice a common concern.
Political interest groups seek to influence legislation.
interest group
An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures. Also called pressure group. (See lobby.)
Word History and Origins
Origin of interest group1
Example Sentences
The decision resulted in the emergence of wealthy megadonors and special interest groups increasingly exerting more influence over election outcomes — and the politicians they back — than before, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
And what of Afriforum - the Afrikaner interest group that tugged at the ears of Trump's supporters for a number of years by lobbying and spreading right-wing propaganda, hoping to be heard?
“We have a Texas special interest group representing a guy from Michigan trying to undo something that Californians love and fought for,” she said.
Lee ran on her record as a veteran politician with decades of experience forging connections across diverse interest groups.
Since announcing her campaign in January, Lee has run on a message of unity as a veteran politician with decades of experience forging connections across all interest groups.
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