interest group

noun

(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

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the iron interests stepped up production

• Syn: ↑interest

• Usage Domain: ↑plural, ↑plural form

• Hypernyms: ↑social group

• Hyponyms: ↑special interest, ↑vested interest

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noun

: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action

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a group of people drawn or acting together in support of a common interest or to voice a common concern: Political interest groups seek to influence legislation.

[1905-10]

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interest group noun

A number of people grouped together to further or protect a common interest

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Main Entry: ↑interest

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interest group UK US noun [countable] [singular interest group plural interest groups]

a group of people who work together to achieve a particular aim, especially by putting pressure on the government

Thesaurus: groups of people who work together_hyponym

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interest group,

any group organized to further the interest or concern of its members: »

The genius of American politics has been its ability to compromise the conflicting needs and desires of the great variety of interest groups that make up so huge and diverse a nation (Tom Wicker).

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noun, pl ⋯ groups [count]

: a group of people who try to influence politics or the policies of government, business, etc., in a way that helps their own interests — compare ↑pressure group

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ˈinterest group [interest group] noun

a group of people who work together to achieve sth that they are particularly interested in, especially by putting pressure on the government, etc

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a special interest group of US lumber producers

compare ↑advocacy group, ↑pressure group