Meaning & use

lobbyist

noun·Academic

A person paid to try to influence lawmakers on behalf of a particular group or interest.

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The lobbyist met with senators to push for changes to the tax code.

Environmental groups hired a lobbyist to advocate for stricter emissions laws.

A note on using this word

Lobbyist carries a mixed connotation in the US, tied to both legitimate advocacy and undue influence on legislation.

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