Interessengruppe
interest group; pressure group
noun in-ter-ES-sen-groo-pe Rare
Usage Note
Interessengruppe denotes any organised body that pursues shared goals by influencing public policy; broader than Lobbygruppe and includes trade unions, business associations, and civic organisations.
Examples
"Verschiedene Interessengruppen kämpfen um Einfluss auf die Regierungspolitik."
Natural Translation
Various interest groups compete for influence over government policy.
Literal Translation
Various interest groups fight for influence on the government policy.
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