Synonyms for

Lobbyists

Verb / ˈlɑ:bi:ɪsts / Another word for lobbyists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

people who are paid to persuade politicians to make certain laws or decisions

Synonyms & similar words

lobbyist advocates influencers campaigners activists representatives agents spokespersons promoters supporters champions proponents backers experts consultants advisors liaisons intermediaries negotiators delegates emissaries

Synonyms by register

Formal

interest group representatives advocates pressure group members

Informal

fixers insiders backroom players

Antonyms

activists protesters advocates petitioners campaigners

Common collocations

  • registered lobbyists
  • corporate lobbyists
  • political lobbyists
  • lobbyists for
  • hired lobbyists
  • lobbyists group
  • lobbyists and
  • lobbyists influence

Word family

noun lobbyist
verb lobby
adjective lobbying

Usage note

The term 'lobbyist' often carries a negative connotation, implying undue influence or self-serving motives, though it is a legitimate profession in many political systems.

Example sentences

  1. The lobbyists for the oil industry were trying to convince the lawmakers to drill in new areas.
  2. The tobacco lobbyists were trying to prevent a new tax on cigarettes.
  3. The environmental lobbyists were pushing for more renewable energy.
  4. The gun lobbyists were fighting against new gun control laws.
  5. The healthcare lobbyists were trying to influence the healthcare reform bill.

Quotes

  • Lobbyists have replaced the smoke-filled rooms of the past.
  • Lobbyists are not all bad; they play an important role in the democratic process.
  • Lobbyists are like flies on honey; they are attracted to power.

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