lobbyist

[ˈlɑːbiɪst]

lobbyist Definition

a person who is employed to persuade politicians to vote in a particular way or to influence laws or policies that are being considered.

Using lobbyist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lobbyist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The oil industry hired a team of lobbyists to influence the energy policy.

  • Example

    The lobbyist met with the senator to discuss the proposed legislation.

  • Example

    The environmental group hired a lobbyist to push for stronger regulations.

  • Example

    The tobacco company hired a lobbyist to prevent the passage of anti-smoking laws.

lobbyist Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with lobbyist

  • a person who represents the interests of a corporation or business in influencing government policies and decisions

    Example

    The corporate lobbyist was successful in getting the tax bill passed.

  • a person who represents the interests of a political organization or group in influencing government policies and decisions

    Example

    The political lobbyist was able to secure funding for the new community center.

  • a person who is paid to represent the interests of a group or organization in lobbying activities

    Example

    The professional lobbyist was able to get the bill passed through his connections in the government.

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Summary: lobbyist in Brief

A 'lobbyist' [ˈlɑːbiɪst] is a person who is employed to influence politicians or policies in favor of a particular group or organization. They are often hired by corporations, political organizations, or interest groups to advocate for their interests. Examples include 'The oil industry hired a team of lobbyists to influence the energy policy' and 'The tobacco company hired a lobbyist to prevent the passage of anti-smoking laws.' Synonyms include 'advocate' and 'promoter,' while informally they may be referred to as 'influencers' or 'fixers.'

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