special interest group
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- noun
- /ˈspɛʃəl ˈɪntrəst ɡruːp/
- Jargon
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grupo de interés
- In recent years, AASL has added two special interest groups representing students and retirees.
Examples
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And, of course, astronomers also have a wide range of research conferences and special-interest-group meetings to share their results and to have a chance to talk with colleagues about mutual interests.
Academic text (2005) -
Of these, 576 were professional members of the learning disabilities special interest group of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD).
Academic text (1995) -
The Mathematical Association of America, for instance, recently established a special interest group on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education.
Academic text (2006) -
Developing special interest groups within NEHA's technical sections to identify and respond to critical issues.
Academic text (2010) -
For those who wish to specialize, there are Special Interest Groups dedicated to Portraits, Figure Studies, Still Life/Tabletops, Flowers, Creative/Contemporary, and more.
Academic text (1995) -
AMA Houston provides marketers the ability to remain competitive in today's business environment through networking events, special interest groups, and real-world educational programs.
Blog text (33) -
The British and American Educational Research Associations (BERA, AERA) have special interest groups designed to promote fruitful interactions among practitioners and researchers.
Academic text (2008) -
In the 1980s, a few constituents of the 50,000-member American Public Health Association (APHA) initiated a special interest group, Disability Forum, which has not yet reached the 300-member level required for full "Section" status.
Academic text (2006) -
The American Psychological Association has several special interest groups focused on topics like education and mental health.
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To enhance collaboration on best practices, our university has created a special interest group for students passionate about environmental issues.
Synonyms
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A small group in a larger organization that shares a common professional interest
How Focused
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- Jargon
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- Formal
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- Texting
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built: "special" (particular) + "interest" (a shared concern) + "group" (a set of people) yields a group formed around a particular interest, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can derive the meaning. The construction is a common, cross-linguistic pattern (interest group / group of interest), so the sense is predictable despite occasional political connotations.
Etymology
Special interest group can also mean a small group inside a bigger organization that forms around one special interest to meet, share ideas, and work on projects. So, in this sense it means a 'small group' that 'focuses on a specific topic' rather than on politics.