lobbyistnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈlɒb.i.ɪst/us/ˈlɑː.bi.ɪst/someone who tries to persuade a politician or official group to do something:
Lobbyists for the tobacco industry have expressed concerns about the restriction of smoking in public places.
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