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lobbyist

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɫɑbiəst// UK //lˈɒbɪˌɪst// lob·by·ist

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.


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.

Origin

From lobby + -ist.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the group being represented.

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