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lobbying

lob·by
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lob-ee]
    • /ˈlɒb i/
    • /ˈlɒb.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lob-ee]
    • /ˈlɒb i/

Definitions of lobbying word

  • noun plural lobbying an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer. 1
  • noun plural lobbying a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber. 1
  • noun plural lobbying a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group's special interest. 1
  • verb without object lobbying to solicit or try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body. 1
  • verb with object lobbying to try to influence the actions of (public officials, especially legislators). 1
  • verb with object lobbying to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying. 1

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Origin of lobbying

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Medieval Latin lobia, laubia covered way < Old High German *laubia (later lauba) arbor, derivative of laub leaf

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Parts of speech for Lobbying

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lobbying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

lobbying usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lobbying

noun lobbying

  • politicization — to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute.
  • consciousness raising — Consciousness raising is the process of developing awareness of an unfair situation, with the aim of making people want to help in changing it.

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