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noun
usually plural A social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims.
synonym: interest.
is a specific kind of: social group.
is a broader term that covers: advocacy group, lobby, lobby group, pressure group, special-interest group, special interest, special interest group, third house | vested interest.
domain usage: plural, plural form.
Dutch: belangengroep
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