Meaning & use
lobbyist
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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