special-interest group
[ spesh-uh l in-ter-ist, in-trist ]
/ ˈspɛʃ əl ˈɪn tər ɪst, ˈɪn trɪst /
noun
Also called special interest.
a body of persons, corporation, or industry that seeks or receives benefits or privileged treatment, especially through legislation.
Digital Technology.
a subgroup within a user group where members share information or research in specialized fields. Abbreviation: SIG
Origin of special-interest group
First recorded in 1920–25
Words nearby special-interest group
special sort,
special staff,
special team,
special term,
special theory of relativity,
special-interest group,
special-order,
specialism,
specialist,
specialist registrar,
specialistic