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Lobbyist
A person who tries to influence government decisions or policy, typically by meeting with lawmakers or officials to advocate on behalf of a client or cause.
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Imagine This
The lobbyists gather in the lobby where the Senators meet in Washington, D.C. to influence them on political events or to pass a bill.
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Sounds Like
LOH-bee-ist
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Looks Like
Lobby + ist
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Remember This
Lobbyists are often paid professionals who advocate for clients such as corporations, unions, or interest groups, and many countries require lobbyists to register their activities.
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Other Forms
lobbyingnoun
lobbiedverb
lobbiesverb
lobbyistnoun
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Connect With
advocate, influence, policy, government, interest group, lobbying
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Note
Avoid confusing 'lobbyist' with 'lobby' (the entrance hall). 'Lobbying' is the act of trying to influence policy, not the person.
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Examples
- The lobbyist met with several senators to discuss the proposed bill.
- Corporate lobbyists argued that the new regulations would hurt competition.
Synonyms
advocateagentrepresentativepersuaderintercessor
Antonyms
opponentdissentercritic
Etymology
From lobby (the entrance hall of a legislative building) + the suffix -ist; originally referred to a person who waited in the lobby to influence lawmakers, later generalized to anyone who seeks to influence policy.
Mnemonic
Lobbyist = lobby + ist, a person who lobbies in the lobby to influence policymakers; remember by picturing someone persistently standing in the lobby to persuade lawmakers.
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