special interest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A particular political issue that is the focus of political advocacy.
  2. A self-serving group with political power; especially, a shadowy one.
  3. A particular highly focused interest of an autistic person.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see special, interest.

Word forms

special interest special interests

Synonyms

lobby spin spinterest

Derived words

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