Special-interest Group (Noun)
Meaning
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 pharmaceutical industry has several special-interest groups that advocate for their needs and wants to policymakers.
- A coalition of environmental special-interest groups was able to pressure the government into enacting stricter regulations on pollution.
- As a member of a special-interest group, it's your responsibility to meet with representatives and lobby for our cause.
- Some argue that special-interest groups have too much power in Washington and often get legislation passed that benefits them, but not the general public.
- Critics say that politicians often give in to demands from special-interest groups who make large campaign donations to their campaigns.