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    pres·sure group
    /ˈpreSHər ˌɡro͞op/

    noun

    • 1. a group that tries to influence public policy in the interest of a particular cause: "an environmental pressure group"
  2. A pressure group is an interest group that tries to influence public and government policy, but not elections. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this term from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  3. 2 days ago · What’s it: A pressure group is an organization with an agenda to lobby or persuade governments or businesses to change their behavior, policies, decisions, or take action on a particular issue. Some members may refer to their organizations as lobbying groups and interest groups to avoid negative associations and perceptions of ...

  4. Sep 5, 2020 · A pressure group is an association of people who have common interests and try to influence the government. Learn about the group theory, the meaning, the features, the types and the techniques of pressure groups in liberal democratic systems.

  5. A pressure group is a group of people who work together to try to influence what other people or the government think about a particular subject, in order to achieve the things they want. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this term with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. Pressure groups, sometimes called special interest groups, lobbying groups, or advocacy groups, are organizations that seek to influence elected officials and sway public policy.

  7. Sep 18, 2023 · Pressure groups are organized groups of people who actively work together to promote and defend their common interests. They aim to bring about changes in public policies by putting pressure on the government. They act as a link between the government and their members. What are Pressure Groups?

  8. May 23, 2018 · Pressure groups are collections of individuals who share values and beliefs and take action to promote change. Learn how pressure groups influence the democratic process, public health, and tobacco control.