Third House (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 petroleum industry's powerful third house has successfully lobbied against stricter environmental regulations in the past.
- Many accuse the National Rifle Association of being the second most influential third house in American politics after AARP.
- Companies like Walmart and Google have hired experienced lobbyists to represent their interests and strengthen their third house in Washington.
- Some consider Big Pharma to be one of the most effective third houses in the country, with billions spent on lobbying each year.
- Critics argue that Wall Street's considerable third house has corrupted politics, with lawmakers repeatedly prioritizing the interests of the wealthy over those of ordinary citizens.
Synonyms
- Lobby Group
- Special Interest
- Special Interest Group
- Pressure Group
- Lobby
- Special-interest Group
- Advocacy Group