Meaning
lobbyist
- a person who attempts to influence legislation or political decisions on behalf of an interest group
In a sentence
Molti lobbisti cercano di influenzare le decisioni del parlamento.
Many lobbyists attempt to influence parliament's decisions.
Lei lavora a Bruxelles come lobbista per una nota azienda energetica.
She works in Brussels as a lobbyist for a well-known energy company.
Il nuovo regolamento limita gli incontri privati tra politici e lobbisti.
The new regulation limits private meetings between politicians and lobbyists.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lobbista | singular |
| lobbisti / lobbiste | plural |
Usage notes
- Common gender noun: 'il lobbista' (masculine), 'la lobbista' (feminine). Plural: 'i lobbisti', 'le lobbiste'.
- Borrowed from English 'lobbyist' with Italian nominal ending '-ista'.
- plural lobbisti / lobbiste