special interest
The term "special interest" can refer to both political advocacy and personal passions, especially in the context of autism.
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Definition
B2Politics
(formal, academic)A group or organization that seeks to influence government decisions to benefit its specific concerns or objectives.
Example
- The environmental lobby is a powerful special interest group that advocates for policies to combat climate change.
B2Psychology
(informal, clinical)An intense and focused passion for a particular topic, often seen in autistic individuals.
Example
- Her special interest in trains led her to become an expert on railway history.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "special interest":
special interest groupvested interestpublic interestlegitimate interest