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lobbyists

 

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Noun lobbyist has 1 sense
  1. lobbyist - someone who tries to persuade legislators to vote for bills that the lobbyists favor
    --1 is a kind of
    persuader, inducer
    Derived form: verb lobby1

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Lobbyists

Definition:

A lobbyist is an individual or a group that aims to influence the decisions and policies of government officials or organizations in favor of a particular cause or interest. Lobbyists use various strategies such as advocacy, education, and persuasion to promote their agenda.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The lobbyists for the environmental organization met with lawmakers to discuss the importance of protecting endangered species.
  2. Corporate lobbyists often attend political fundraisers to establish relationships with influential politicians.

Verb:

  1. Environmental activists lobby for stricter regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. The tobacco industry has been lobbying against the proposed cigarette tax increase.

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