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Adj — Coming from ordinary people at a local level, rather than from leaders or organizations at the top.

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grassroots movement grassroots support grassroots level

Etymology

From grass + roots — the image of roots at the base of a plant, i.e. the ordinary base of society.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grassroots” mean?

The word “grassroots” means coming from ordinary people at a local level, rather than from leaders or organizations at the top. In plain terms, describes something started and driven by everyday people rather than officials or big organizations.

How do you pronounce “grassroots”?

“Grassroots” is pronounced GRAHS-roots (/ˈɡɹæs.ɹuːts/ in IPA).

How do you use “grassroots” in a sentence?

Here is “grassroots” used in a sentence: “The campaign was powered by grassroots volunteers, not big donors.”

What part of speech is “grassroots”?

“Grassroots” is an adjective.

Is “grassroots” a common word?

“Grassroots” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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