Meaning of special interest | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A particular political issue that is the focus of political advocacy.
2. A self-serving group with political power; especially, a shadowy one.
3. A particular highly focused interest of an autistic person.
4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see special, interest.

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Examples

“Near-synonym: lobby”

“And they're going to get⟳ the news--the true news--quickly and simply and entertainingly. And no special interests will be allowed to interfere⟳ with the truth of that news.”

“Next week, the Senate Appropriations Committee will decide⟳ whether to allow⟳ special interests rather than science — to determine⟳ which foods can be provided through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program⟳ for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).”

“I'm dating a boy called Nick whose special interest⟳ is video games; he won't stop⟳ talking about Pokémon.”

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