interest group

noun

Synonyms of interest groupnext
: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action

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agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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However, unlike prediction market firms and advocacy groups, those interest groups aren’t focused on a single issue. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Industries, disciplines, niche interest groups and organisations, to name a few, all develop their own epistemic cultures. — Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026 In elections everywhere, parties and interest groups play key roles in recruiting and supporting candidates. — Nicholas Carnes, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Both proposals are undergoing review and debate among the city’s policymakers, who are getting an earful from the various interest groups. — Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interest group

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interest group was in 1908

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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interest%20group. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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