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.
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Origin of interest group
First recorded in 1905–10
Words nearby interest group
interdigitation, interdisciplinary, interest, interested, interesterification, interest group, interesting, interest rate, interest-rate futures, interface, interfacial
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Cultural definitions for interest group
interest group
An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures. Also called pressure group. (See lobby.)
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