English Explanatory Dictionary

lobbyist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lobbyist.wav

Word forms

lobbyist lobbyists

Etymology

From lobby + -ist.

Derived words

nonlobbyist superlobbyist
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