trade-association

trade association

noun
an association of people or companies in a particular business or trade, organized to promote their common interests.

Origin:
1925–30

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trade association
 
n
an association of organizations in the same trade formed to further their collective interests, esp in negotiating with governments, trade unions, etc

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