pressure group

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Definition of pressure group in English English dictionary: A group of people who try to influence the policies of governments and other legislative organizations; Any association of individuals or organizations, usually formally organized, that, on the basis of one or more shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favour; A pressure group is an organized group of people who are trying to persuade a government or other authority to do something, for example to change a law. the environmental pressure group Greenpeace. An interest group that endeavors to influence public policy and especially governmental legislation, regarding its particular concerns and priorities. a group or organization that tries to influence the opinions of ordinary people and persuade the government to do something interest group; group which works for a specific cause, lobbyists
pressure groups: plural form of pressure group
environmental pressure group: A group of environmentalist people who supports the preservation of natural environments, politically as well
Volunteering means campaigning for change, such as getting involved with a local environmental pressure group to stop logging in a rainforest, or supporting a global drive to abolish landmines.
group pressure: influence of a group on individuals, social pressure