pressure group

noun
UK: /ˈpreʃ.ə ˌɡruːp/
US: /ˈpreʃ.ɚ ˌɡruːp/

  1. An organized group of people that tries to influence the government about a particular issue.

    1. The pressure group wants to change the law about animals.
    2. A pressure group is lobbying the government to increase funding for schools.

  2. A group that tries to influence public opinion and government policy in order to achieve its aims.

    1. That pressure group influences environmental policy in the state.
    2. The pressure group has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the issue.

Synonyms

lobby interest group

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pressure group" in English means: An organized group of people that tries to influence the government about a particular issue., A group that tries to influence public opinion and government policy in order to achieve its aims..

The phonetic transcription of "pressure group" is /ˈpreʃ.ə ˌɡruːp/ in British English and /ˈpreʃ.ɚ ˌɡruːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pressure group": lobby, interest group.

Example usage of "pressure group": "The pressure group wants to change the law about animals.". More examples on the page.