Phrase guide

pressure group

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

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noun

Meaning 1

An advocacy group.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a group of people who try actively to influence legislation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lobby, third house

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: political unit, political entity

Narrower terms: National Rifle Association, NRA

History

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