World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslobby des armes à feu
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lo-bi de zarm a fœ
"Le lobby des armes à feu exerce une influence considérable sur le parlement."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A coalition of organizations and individuals that actively works to influence legislation in favor of maintaining or expanding gun ownership rights.
"The gun lobby successfully blocked the proposed legislation on universal background checks." - 2
Collectively, the powerful interest groups and manufacturers representing the firearms industry and gun owners in political lobbying.
"Political candidates often seek the endorsement and financial backing of the gun lobby."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'gun', derived from Middle English 'gunne' (shortened from the medieval female name Gunilda), and 'lobby', originating from the architectural term for a waiting room outside a legislative chamber, which later evolved in 17th-century Britain and America to describe attempts to influence politicians. Together, the compound phrase emerged in contemporary political discourse during the late 20th century to describe coordinated political advocacy groups defending firearm ownership rights.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Gun lobby"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Gun lobby" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
lobby des armes à feu
Transliteration: lo-bi de zarm a fœ
"Le lobby des armes à feu exerce une influence considérable sur le parlement."
Waffenlobby
Transliteration: vaf-en-lo-bi
"Die Waffenlobby kämpft gegen strengere Gesetze zum Waffenbesitz."
lobby delle armi
Transliteration: lo-bi del-le ar-mi
"La lobby delle armi ha finanziato la campagna elettorale."
lobby de las armas
Transliteration: lo-bi de las ar-mas
"El lobby de las armas se opone firmemente al control de armamento."
lobby armamentista
Transliteration: lo-bi ar-ma-men-tis-ta
"O lobby armamentista exerce forte pressão sobre os legisladores."
बंदूक समर्थक लॉबी
Transliteration: bandook samarthak lobby
"बंदूक समर्थक लॉबी ने नए कानूनों का कड़ा विरोध किया।"
枪支游说集团
Transliteration: qiāngzhī yóu-shuì jí-tuán
"枪支游说集团在美国政坛具有强大影响力。"
총기 로비 단체
Transliteration: chong-gi ro-bi dan-che
"총기 로비 단체는 의회에서 강력한 정치적 발언권을 가집니다."
銃器ロビー
Transliteration: jūki robī
"銃器ロビーは法案の通過を阻止するために活動した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsAn aircraft designed to fly without an engine, supported by the dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces.
Lacking a Bible, or lacking familiarity with or adherence to the Bible and its teachings.
The last Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire, reigning until the Spanish conquest in 1533.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Gun lobby"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.