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lobbyist

 

[ หˆlษ‘หbiษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political influence

A lobbyist is a person who is employed to influence legislators or other public officials in favor of a specific cause or interest. Lobbyists often work for organizations, corporations, or interest groups to advocate for particular policies or legislation that benefit their employers.

Synonyms

advocate, influencer, intercessor, promoter, representative

Examples of usage

  • The lobbyist met with lawmakers to discuss the new policy.
  • Many lobbyists represent environmental organizations.
  • He became a lobbyist after working in government for several years.
  • Lobbyists play a crucial role in shaping legislation.

Translations

Translations of the word "lobbyist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lobista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคฌเฅ€เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lobbyist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelobi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฑั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lobbysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒ“ใƒผๆดปๅ‹•ๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lobbyiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lobbista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lobici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ๋น„์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุจูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lobista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lobbista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธ่ฏด่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lobist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lobbyisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพะฑะฑะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lobbiรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lobbista

Etymology

The term 'lobbyist' originated in the mid-19th century. It is derived from the word 'lobby,' which refers to a waiting area in a public building, especially in legislative halls. The first recorded use of 'lobby' in this context dates back to the 1600s, suggesting that it was a place where individuals could wait to speak with lawmakers. The practice of lobbying has deep roots in democratic and representative governance, where citizens or groups seek to influence the decision-making process. Over the years, the role of lobbyists has evolved, becoming more formalized and regulated. Today, lobbyists are often required to register with government authorities and disclose their activities, reflecting the growing awareness of the need for transparency in political advocacy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,404, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.