special interest

noun

special-interest group (def. 1).
a political or economic stake in something: Japan had a special interest in the South China Sea.

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Origin of special interest

An Americanism dating back to 1785–90

OTHER WORDS FROM special interest

special-interest, adjective

Words nearby special interest

special educational needs, special effect, special effects, Special Forces, special handling, special interest, special-interest group, specialism, specialist, specialistic, specialist registrar
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Words related to special interest

political action committee, lobby, pressure group, special-interest group