Noun
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
Source: WordNetthe iron interests stepped up production Source: Internet
Like Western states of previous centuries, the new ex-colonies lacked autonomous bureaucracies, which would make decisions based on the benefit to society as a whole, rather than respond to corruption and nepotism to favor a particular interest group. Source: Internet
One type of private interest group that has grown in number and influence in recent years is the political action committee or PAC. Source: Internet
But it wasn’t long before he got to know an interest group from the United States (US) that specialised in regime changes and acts of espionage. Source: Internet
A number of steps can help smooth the transition and avoid concentrating losses (either spatially or within a particular interest group). Source: Internet
Assistant Dean Neal H. Dorow, advisor to MIT’s FSILGs, stated that DLP would probably receive similar recognition from MIT as a special interest group. Source: Internet