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Lobby (Noun)

Meaning 1

A large entrance or reception room or area.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The hotel lobby was grand and spacious, with a high ceiling and a beautiful chandelier.
  • As I walked into the building, I was immediately struck by the modern design of the lobby.
  • The lobby of the office building was filled with people waiting for the elevator.
  • The lobby of the museum was a popular spot for tourists to take photos.
  • The lobby of the theater was decorated with posters of past performances.

Synonyms

  • Entrance Hall
  • Vestibule
  • Foyer
  • Anteroom
  • Antechamber
  • Hall

Hypernyms

  • Room

Hyponyms

  • Narthex

Meaning 2

An interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The powerful lobby for the oil industry was able to block the proposed environmental regulations.
  • The gun lobby has been instrumental in shaping the country's firearms laws.
  • The lobby for the agricultural industry has been pushing for subsidies and tax breaks.
  • The pharmaceutical lobby has been accused of influencing medical research to promote their own interests.
  • The tobacco lobby has been criticized for its efforts to downplay the health risks associated with smoking.

Synonyms

  • Lobby Group
  • Special Interest
  • Special Interest Group
  • Pressure Group
  • Third House
  • Special-interest Group
  • Advocacy Group

Hypernyms

  • Political Unit
  • Interest
  • Interest Group
  • Political Entity

Hyponyms

  • NRA
  • National Rifle Association

Related Words

  • Lobbyist (noun)
  • Lobby (verb)

Meaning 3

The people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

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