special-interest group
Americannoun
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Also called special interest. a body of persons, corporation, or industry that seeks or receives benefits or privileged treatment, especially through legislation.
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Digital Technology. a subgroup within a user group where members share information or research in specialized fields. SIG
Etymology
Origin of special-interest group
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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In the past, these kinds of issues were generally debated throughout campaigns; veterans today increasingly resemble a special-interest group.
From Time • Sep. 6, 2016
A denouncement from a special-interest group like One Million Moms, which recommended boycotting J.C.
From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2012
I went through three years of budget surplus, and that was difficult, because every special-interest group wants that money.
From Time Magazine Archive
The modern special-interest group was a species unknown to him.
From Time Magazine Archive
As Congressman Waxman concedes, "Tobacco companies are the strongest special-interest group in Washington."
From Time Magazine Archive
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