pressure group

noun

1. an interest group that attempts to influence legislation through the use of lobbying techniques and propaganda.

pressure group

noun

1. a group of people who seek to exert pressure on legislators, public opinion, etc, in order to promote their own ideas or welfare

pressure group

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pressure group¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Many parents and pressure groups are going even further, demanding total academic suspension until a clearer post-pandemic education system is ironed out.

From Time

In this case the settlers of the region prior to 1780 stood to benefit by this legislation and formed an effective pressure group.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• interest group
• political action committee