Meaning of the word "pressure group" in English

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pressure group

US /ˈprɛʃ.ər ˌɡruːp/
UK /ˈprɛʃ.ə ˌɡruːp/

Noun

a group of people who try to influence public policy or government decisions in order to achieve a particular goal

Example:
Environmental organizations often act as a powerful pressure group.
The farmers' pressure group lobbied the government for better subsidies.