Lobby: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
lobby
[ หlษbi ]
in a building
A room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead, typically one near the entrance of a public building.
Synonyms
entrance hall, foyer, reception area
Examples of usage
- The hotel lobby was spacious and elegantly decorated.
- We waited in the lobby for our appointment.
politics
A group of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue.
Synonyms
advocacy group, interest group, pressure group
Examples of usage
- The environmental lobby has been campaigning for stricter regulations.
- The gun lobby opposes any new gun control measures.
Translations
Translations of the word "lobby" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saguรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Lobby
๐ฎ๐ฉ lobi
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะพะฑั
๐ต๐ฑ lobby
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใใผ
๐ซ๐ท hall
๐ช๐ธ vestรญbulo
๐น๐ท lobi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ก๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hala
๐ธ๐ฐ hala
๐จ๐ณ ๅคงๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ avla
๐ฎ๐ธ anddyri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะนะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lobbi
๐ฒ๐ฝ vestรญbulo
Etymology
The word 'lobby' originated in the 16th century, from the Medieval Latin 'lobium' meaning covered walk or portico. It was initially used to describe a corridor or passageway, eventually evolving to refer to the entrance area of a building where people gather. In the political sense, lobbying dates back to the 19th century when interest groups began to advocate for their causes with lawmakers.
See also: lobbying.