interest group
nounDefinition of interest group
: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action
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Synonyms for interest group
Synonyms
interest, pressure group, special interest
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Examples of interest group in a Sentence
agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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On June 21, a consumer interest group issued concerns around one of the ingredients in Beyond Meat’s production process. — Chase Purdy, Quartz, "Plant-based meats sound healthy, but they’re still processed foods," 1 July 2019 An authentic women’s-rights movement would not look like this, a jumbled mass of interest groups roped together. — Alexandra Desanctis, National Review, "The March for Life Is the Real March for Women," 19 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'interest group.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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