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interest group

[/ˈɪn.tɚ.əst ɡruːp/]
nounpl: interest groups
grupo de interesse
1. An organized association of individuals or organizations sharing common goals or concerns, seeking to influence public policy or decision-making
The environmental interest group lobbied for stricter pollution regulations.
O grupo de interesse ambiental fez lobby por regulações mais rigorosas de poluição.
2. A collective body advocating for specific political, economic, or social objectives
Labor unions and business associations are examples of interest groups.
Sindicatos e associações comerciais são exemplos de grupos de interesse.
Synonyms
advocacy grouppressure grouplobby groupspecial interest group

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grupo de interesse
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
grupo de pressão
Alternative term emphasizing advocacy aspect
Portugal
grupo de interesse
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
grupo de pressão
Alternative term commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

special interest group
vested interests
political lobbying
advocacy network
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