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special-interest group

American  
[spesh-uhl in-ter-ist, in-trist] / ˈspɛʃ əl ˈɪn tər ɪst, ˈɪn trɪst /

noun

  1. Also called special interest.  a body of persons, corporation, or industry that seeks or receives benefits or privileged treatment, especially through legislation.

  2. 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

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