interest group

in·ter·est group

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-ist, -trist groop]
- /ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst grup/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-ist, -trist groop]
- /ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst grup/

Definitions of interest group words

noun interest group a group of people drawn or acting together in support of a common interest or to voice a common concern: Political interest groups seek to influence legislation. 1
noun interest group organization that puts pressure on government 1
noun interest group a group that has some common interest or objective 0
noun interest group an organized group active in supporting and advancing a particular cause or goal 0
noun interest group An advocacy group. 0

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Origin of interest group

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Interest group

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

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interest group popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

interest group usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for interest group

noun interest group

lobby — an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
pressure group — an interest group that attempts to influence legislation through the use of lobbying techniques and propaganda.
special-interest group — Also called special interest. a body of persons, corporation, or industry that seeks or receives benefits or privileged treatment, especially through legislation.

All 3 Synonyms of interest group

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