grass-roots

grass-roots
/gras"roohts', -roots', grahs"-/, adj.
of, pertaining to, or involving the common people, esp. as contrasted with or separable from an elite: a grass-roots movement for nuclear disarmament.
[1910-15]

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grassˈ-roots plural noun (orig US)
1. The ordinary people, the rank and file in a country, political party, etc, thought of as voters
2. The rural areas of a country
3. The foundation, basis, origin, primary aim or meaning
adjective
Of, belonging to or appealing to the grass-roots
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Main Entry: ↑grass

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1. the rural areas of a country: »

The grass roots is still the place to arouse people's interest in saving money on taxes (Wall Street Journal).

2. the ordinary citizens of a region or state taken all together: »

The senator is sure he will get support from the grass roots.

3. the foundation; source: »

the grass roots of international cooperation (New York Times).

grass-roots «GRAS ROOTS, GRAHS-; -RUTS», adjective.
1. of or having to do with the common people: »

Most of them also contend that the grass-roots popularity of the Democrats was unimpaired by the inflation... (Atlantic).

2. of or having to do with rural areas: »

The Senate subcommittee will hold up action until grass-roots farmers have been heard from.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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