Lobby (room)
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The lobby of the British House of Commons circa 1873
The lobby is the foyer in the American and British parliament buildings , where members of parliament meet with interest groups and voters. With reference to this communication platform, the interest groups are also referred to as lobby groups or lobbies ( lobbying ).
The term is used as a synonym for entrance hall, reception hall, foyer , hotel hall, lounge , vestibule , vestibule , anteroom, gallery and lobby.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Lobby in Duden (online) accessed on September 29, 2014