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grassroots

[gras-roots, -roots, grahs-] / ˈgræsˌruts, -ˌrʊts, ˈgrɑs- /


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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In one grassroots effort to ease headaches, an online platform has been created to allow users to upload real-time updates on availability, prices and waiting times.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Yet Moulton was never able to capitalize on younger grassroots support.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

CiviClick describes itself on its website as “the first and best AI-powered grassroots advocacy platform.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Norman, the suburban Charlotte congressman whom Graham defeated, ran as a hard-right grassroots conservative.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

The meeting broke up in anger; this gave us some sense of the grassroots objections to the Bantu Authorities Act.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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