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Interessenverband

interest group

noun in-TER-es-sen-fer-bant Rare

Also means

lobbying association

Usage Note

Interessenverband is an organised group that represents the shared interests of its members before government bodies. It overlaps with Lobbygruppe and Verband. Well-known examples include employer associations and trade unions.

Examples

"Der Interessenverband der Bauern forderte höhere Subventionen."

Natural Translation

The farmers' interest group demanded higher subsidies.

Literal Translation

The interest-group of-the farmers demanded higher subsidies.

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