lobby
definition
a group of individuals or organizations that seek to influence political decisions and legislation
example
The environmental lobby has been actively campaigning for stricter regulations on carbon emissions.
synonyms
interestsadvocacy grouppressure group
word origin — The word 'lobby' originates from the Middle English 'lobby', meaning a covered way or entrance, derived from the Old English 'lobia', related to 'lobe', which refers to a 'room or corridor'. Its political meaning evolved in the 19th century.