lobbyists

BrE /ˈləʊbɪst/ AmE /ˈloʊbɪst/

noun en → es

1 POLITICS [plural] B2

people who try to influence politicians and government officials on behalf of a particular group or organization

lobbistas, interesados políticos

lobbyists for/against something

Collocations lobbyist groups · lobbying efforts

The lobbyists for the pharmaceutical industry are very powerful.

Los lobbistas de la industria farmacéutica son muy poderosos.

2 ADVOCACY [plural] C1

people who work to influence decisions and policies in areas such as healthcare, education, or the environment on behalf of a specific cause or organization

defensores de causas, activistas

lobbyists for/against something

Collocations environmental lobbyists · healthcare lobbyists

Environmental lobbyists are pushing for stricter regulations.

Los lobbistas ambientales están promoviendo regulaciones más estrictas.