lobbyists
n. plural-onlyn. people who are paid to talk to government leaders and try to influence their decisions. They usually work for big companies or special groups to help change laws.
n. individuals who represent interest groups and attempt to influence legislative or administrative decisions. Often employed by corporations, non-profits, or trade associations to advocate for specific policy outcomes.
The lobbyists are meeting with the senator today.
Several environmental lobbyists spent the week at the capital urging lawmakers to vote for the new clean energy bill.
While some view lobbyists as essential experts who provide technical data to legislators, others argue that their financial influence creates an uneven playing field in democratic governance.
Plural form of 'lobbyist'; refers to the collective group or profession. Often used with the verb 'to lobby'.