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interest group

American

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 Cultural

An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures. Also called pressure group. (See lobby.)

Etymology

Origin of interest group

First recorded in 1905–10

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