pressure group

American  

noun

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

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pressure group British  

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

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pressure group Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of pressure group

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Still, the ClientEarth pressure group called the report a "vital reminder that the commission is not above the law" and that "civil society must not be sidelined."

From Barron's

It followed a campaign by the environmental pressure group Greenpeace that exposed how soya grown on deforested land was being used in animal feed, including for chicken sold by McDonald's.

From BBC

The Transport and Environment pressure group said the plan contained "promising steps" towards decarbonising aviation and maritime transport -- but that the bloc needs to move fast.

From Barron's

Clean transport pressure group Transport & Environment says that boosting depot charging is key.

From BBC

Heathrow Reimagined, a pressure group campaigning for reforms in how the airport is regulated, said it was critical of the Kelly Review.

From BBC

Related Words

• interest group
• political action committee