interest group

noun

: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action

Synonyms of interest group

• interest
• pressure group
• special interest

Examples of interest group in a Sentence

agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill

Recent Examples on the Web

If parties and interest groups get serious about supporting them, more will run next time. — Nicholas Carnes, Time, 4 Nov. 2026

Worried by the trends at California campuses, two major higher education interest groups prioritized the issue. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

That measure includes a 5% bonus for independent films, and has the backing of the Independent Film and Television Alliance, along with the Motion Picture Association and a wide range of other entertainment interest groups. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

But interest groups nonetheless are focusing on court races in several states with a goal of positioning themselves for bigger races in 2028. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interest group

• coop
• coupe
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe
• hoop
• loop
• lupe
• oop
• poop
• roop