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grassroots

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


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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Now they are able to do more damage using artificial intelligence to simulate fake grassroots opposition to clean air measures, and they are surreptitiously using the identities of real people to deceive regulators.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The teens are part of Make Great Plays, a grassroots organization that gives elementary school students a chance to dream, excel and believe they belong in educational echelons that once felt out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Booth and Cornbill mention the new levy on arena and stadium shows which sees £1 from each ticket shows go towards grassroots venues, but say this is more centred around gig instead of club venues.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But he struggled to build harmony between the grassroots and executive.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

We were in the process of building a massive grassroots campaign network—ultimately two hundred staffers in thirty-seven offices—the largest in the history of the Iowa caucuses.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama