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interest group
An association of people, companies, or organizations formed to pursue shared economic, political, or other interests.
Mehrere Anwohner gründeten eine Interessengemeinschaft gegen den Bau der neuen Autobahn.
Several local residents founded an interest group against the construction of the new highway.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Interessen' (plural of interest), the linking element -s, and 'Gemeinschaft' (community/group). So it literally means a 'community of interests.'
Die Interessengemeinschaft kämpft für den Erhalt des alten Theaters.
The interest group is fighting to preserve the old theater.
In everyday language, and especially in the names of organizations, 'Interessengemeinschaft' (interest group) is often abbreviated as 'IG'. A famous example is the trade union 'IG Metall'.
Er ist Mitglied der IG Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt.
He is a member of IG Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt.
Common verbs used with this noun are: to 'gründen' (found) an interest group, to 'beitreten' (join) an interest group, or to be a 'Mitglied' (member) of one.
Um ihre Ziele zu erreichen, haben sie eine Interessengemeinschaft gegründet.
To achieve their goals, they founded an interest group.
The specific goal or opponent of the group is often expressed with the prepositions 'für' (for) or 'gegen' (against), followed by the accusative.
Eine Interessengemeinschaft für saubere Luft hat zu einer Demonstration aufgerufen.
An interest group for clean air has called for a demonstration.
association / bandage
Verband and Interessengemeinschaft both refer to an association of people or organizations with shared interests. Verband sounds more like a permanently established and formally organized body, while Interessengemeinschaft directly emphasizes the shared purpose. Verband is suitable for an established interest group, while Interessengemeinschaft can also refer to an association formed around a specific common concern.
Die Interessengemeinschaft der Anwohner setzt sich für den Erhalt des Parks ein.
The residents' interest group is working to preserve the park.
Der Verband vertritt dauerhaft die Interessen der Mitgliedsunternehmen.
The association represents the interests of its member companies on an ongoing basis.
