pressure group
nounUK /ˈpreʃə ɡruːp/
US /ˈpreʃər ɡruːp/
A group of people who work together to make the government or other leaders change something.
The animal-lovers' pressure group asked the city to build a bigger park for dogs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group that tries to sway public opinion or lawmakers on one issue.
The clean-water pressure group met with lawmakers to explain its plan.
3. An organized team that pushes for a change without running for office.
A parents' pressure group convinced the school to add more books to the library.
4. A club or team that works hard to persuade people in power.
The pressure group handed out flyers to get more people to recycle.