Pressure group: meaning, definitions and examples
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pressure group
[ ˈprɛʃər ɡruːp ]
politics
A pressure group is an organized group of people who seek to influence political decisions and public policy, typically by lobbying or campaigning.
Synonyms
advocacy group, interest group, lobbying group
Examples of usage
- Greenpeace is a well-known pressure group that focuses on environmental issues.
- The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a powerful pressure group advocating for gun rights.
- Pressure groups play a significant role in shaping government policies.
- Many pressure groups rely on grassroots activism to achieve their goals.
- Pressure groups often target specific legislation or government agencies.
Translations
Translations of the word "pressure group" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grupo de pressão
🇮🇳 दबाव समूह
🇩🇪 Interessengruppe
🇮🇩 kelompok tekanan
🇺🇦 група тиску
🇵🇱 grupa nacisku
🇯🇵 圧力団体
🇫🇷 groupe de pression
🇪🇸 grupo de presión
🇹🇷 baskı grubu
🇰🇷 압력 단체
🇸🇦 جماعة ضغط
🇨🇿 nátlaková skupina
🇸🇰 nátlaková skupina
🇨🇳 压力团体
🇸🇮 pritiskovna skupina
🇮🇸 þrýstihópur
🇰🇿 қысым тобы
🇬🇪 წნეხის ჯგუფი
🇦🇿 təzyiq qrupu
🇲🇽 grupo de presión
Word origin
The concept of pressure groups dates back to the early 20th century when interest groups began to form to influence government policies. The term 'pressure group' itself gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a way to describe these organized efforts to influence political decisions. Pressure groups have become a common feature of democratic societies, providing a platform for citizens to express their interests and concerns to policymakers.