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pressure group
noun
: a group of people who share an interest, concern, or set of opinions and who try to influence politics or the policies of government, business, etc.
Full Definition of PRESSURE GROUP
: an interest group organized to influence public and especially government policy but not to elect candidates to office
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First Known Use of PRESSURE GROUP
1928
Related to PRESSURE GROUP
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- interest, interest group, special interest
Rhymes with PRESSURE GROUP
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