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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