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lobbying

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: L AA1 B IY0 IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of one who lobbies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of lobby

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: lobbying — act of one who lobbies
  • Georgian: ლობირება (lobireba) — act of one who lobbies
  • German: Lobbyarbeit — act of one who lobbies
  • Indonesian: pelobian — act of one who lobbies
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