pressure group
noun
an interest group that attempts to influence legislation through the use of lobbying techniques and propaganda.
Origin of pressure group
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby pressure group
British Dictionary definitions for pressure group
pressure group
noun
a group of people who seek to exert pressure on legislators, public opinion, etc, in order to promote their own ideas or welfare
Cultural definitions for pressure group
pressure group
An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures. Also called an interest group. (See lobby.)