pressure group

noun

an interest group that attempts to influence legislation through the use of lobbying techniques and propaganda.

Origin

1925-30

British Dictionary definitions for pressure groups

noun

a group of people who seek to exert pressure on legislators, public opinion, etc, in order to promote their own ideas or welfare

pressure groups in Culture

An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures. Also called an interest group. (See lobby.)