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lobbyist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɑbiɪst/ · UK /ˈlɒbiɪst/

Forms: lobbyists

lobbyist means: Someone paid to persuade politicians to support particular interests or decisions.

noun

POLITICAL INFLUENCERB2

Someone paid to persuade politicians to support particular interests or decisions.

  • The lobbyist met several politicians.
  • She became a lobbyist for the farming industry.
  • Lobbyists urged lawmakers to reject the proposal.

How to use it: a lobbyist for someone/something (He works as a lobbyist for energy companies.)

Common phrases: industry lobbyist, corporate lobbyist, lobbyist for something

Questions about lobbyist

What does lobbyist mean?

Someone paid to persuade politicians to support particular interests or decisions.

What is lobbyist in other languages?

Türkçe: lobici · Español: lobista · Français: lobbyiste · Deutsch: Lobbyist · Italiano: lobbista · 日本語: ロビイスト

How do you pronounce lobbyist?

In American English /ˈlɑbiɪst/; in British English /ˈlɒbiɪst/.

How do you use lobbyist in a sentence?

The lobbyist met several politicians. She became a lobbyist for the farming industry.

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