lobbyist

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona contratada para influir en legisladores o funcionarios con el fin de que voten o decidan a favor de los intereses de su empleador o cliente, generalmente mediante cabildeo, persuasión o gestión de contactos.

A noun referring to a person who is employed to influence legislators to vote for legislation that benefits their employer or client.

1. Professional advocateB2formalpolitical

   A person who is paid to influence politicians or government officials to make decisions that benefit a particular group, industry, or cause.

   Cabildero profesional

   • The lobbyist met with several senators to discuss the new energy bill.
   • Corporate lobbyists often have significant access to lawmakers.
   • Environmental groups hired a lobbyist to advocate for stricter pollution controls.