grassroots

noun
UK: /ˌɡrɑːsˈruːts/
US: /ˌɡræsˈruːts/

  1. The ordinary people in a society or organization, rather than its leaders or decision-makers.

    1. The policy change came from the grassroots.
    2. The senator enjoys strong grassroots support in her home state.

  2. A movement or campaign that is driven by the support and participation of ordinary people.

    1. It was a grassroots campaign to save the park.
    2. The environmental group started as a grassroots organization with local origins.

Synonyms

bottom-up democratic popular
grassroots adjective

  1. Arising from or involving the ordinary people.

    1. This is a grassroots movement for change.
    2. The project received grassroots support from the local community, showing real interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grassroots" in English means: The ordinary people in a society or organization, rather than its leaders or decision-makers., A movement or campaign that is driven by the support and participation of ordinary people..

The phonetic transcription of "grassroots" is /ˌɡrɑːsˈruːts/ in British English and /ˌɡræsˈruːts/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grassroots": bottom-up, democratic, popular.

Example usage of "grassroots": "The policy change came from the grassroots.". More examples on the page.