lobby

Portuguese

/ˈlɔ.bi/

noun
Definitions
  • (politics) lobby group of people who try to influence public officials
  • lobby reception area of a large building
  • (Internet) lobby virtual area where users find other users to a start a private conversation or video-game match with

Etymology

Borrowed from English lobby (attempt to influence).

Origin

English

lobby

Gloss

attempt to influence

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