noun
- people who try to influence legislators or government officials on behalf of a particular cause or interest group
Usage: plural of lobbyist
Examples
- Corporate lobbyists met with senators to discuss the new tax bill.
- Environmental lobbyists are pushing for stricter pollution controls.
- The healthcare lobbyists presented their case to the committee.
- Many former politicians become lobbyists after leaving office.
- Gun rights lobbyists opposed the proposed legislation.
- Labor union lobbyists advocated for higher minimum wages.