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LOBBYING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Lobbying.

Lobbying - as a noun

A large entrance or reception room or area

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antechamber20anteroom10entrance hallfoyer11hall7vestibule14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
room6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest

An interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advocacy grouplobby grouppressure groupspecial-interest groupspecial interestthird house
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interest8interest grouppolitical entitypolitical unit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lobbying - as a verb

Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buttonhole15

Example Sentences

"The lobbying efforts of the pharmaceutical industry have had a significant impact on drug regulations."
"Trade unions engage in lobbying to promote workers' rights and better working conditions."
"The oil company spent millions on lobbying to weaken environmental regulations."
"Many politicians rely on lobbying from interest groups to shape their policies."
"There has been a growing public concern over the influence of corporate lobbying on politics."
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Word Game Points

Is LOBBYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lobbying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOBBYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is LOBBYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lobbying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOBBYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is LOBBYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lobbying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOBBYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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