| pressure group | |
| —n | |
| a group of people who seek to exert pressure on legislators, public opinion, etc, in order to promote their own ideas or welfare | |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures. Also called an interest group. (See lobby.)