1. a person who tries to influence government officials and legislators on behalf of a particular interest or cause

Examples

• The environmental lobbyist met with senators to discuss climate change legislation.
• Corporate lobbyists spent millions trying to influence the new tax bill.
• She works as a lobbyist for the pharmaceutical industry.
• The lobbyist scheduled meetings with key committee members.
• Healthcare lobbyists argued against the proposed reforms.
• The gun rights lobbyist testified before the state legislature.