Word
Definition
n. someone who is paid to talk to government leaders and try to influence their decisions. They usually work for a specific group or company to help change laws.
n. a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators or government officials on behalf of a specific interest group. Often associated with corporate or non-profit advocacy.
Examples
“The lobbyist met with the senator to discuss new environmental laws.”
“A professional lobbyist for the tech industry spent weeks explaining the benefits of the new bill to committee members.”
“While some view the role of a lobbyist as essential for informing policy, others argue that it grants disproportionate political power to wealthy special interest groups.”
Examples
simple
“The lobbyist met with the senator to discuss new environmental laws.”
contextual
“A professional lobbyist for the tech industry spent weeks explaining the benefits of the new bill to committee members.”
complex
“While some view the role of a lobbyist as essential for informing policy, others argue that it grants disproportionate political power to wealthy special interest groups.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the group being represented.
Real-World Examples
“In a previously unreported letter, a top lobbyist floated the idea of using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open.” “Drinks industry lobbyists had previously warned that the time taken to appoint Wales' operator had risked delaying the launch of the scheme.” Etymology
From lobby + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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