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special interest
/spˈɛʃəl ˈɪntɹəst/
/spˈɛʃəl ˈɪntɹəst/
Special interest
01
a group of people or an organization that shares a specific concern or goal and works to influence policies or decisions related to it
Examples
A special interest focused on healthcare reform organized the rally.
The farmers ’ union is a powerful special interest in agricultural policy.
02
an intense and focused interest in a specific topic, activity, or object, commonly associated with individuals on the autism spectrum
Examples
Dinosaurs became his special interest, and he could name every species.
Her special interest in trains led her to pursue a career in engineering.
