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grassroots

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


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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Sierra also contextualizes Kenmure Street within the long shadow of slavery, industry, imperialism and grassroots opposition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Usually, it is the unions that mobilise teachers, but this time the movement came from the grassroots," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

However, at grassroots level it is a different story, with barriers including cost and childcare, even for former Lionesses.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

They posted on message boards, and the site was continually updated before the film’s release, helping turn a tiny found-footage horror movie into a grassroots phenomenon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Powerful grassroots political movements were being formed inside the country that had firm links to the ANC, the principal one being the United Democratic Front, of which I was named a patron.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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