noun
- a person who seeks to influence legislators or government officials on behalf of a particular interest or cause
Usage: also spelled 'lobbyist' (preferred in modern usage); informal
Examples
- The environmental lobbyer presented data to Congress about climate change.
- Several lobbyers gathered in the hallway outside the legislative chamber.
- She worked as a lobbyer for a healthcare nonprofit organization.
- The industry hired experienced lobbyers to promote their interests.
- Lobbyers must register with the government and disclose their funding sources.