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grassroots

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


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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She said youth sports at the grassroots level are failing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Stand With Crypto, a grassroots crypto group backed by Coinbase, on Thursday released its first endorsements in November’s midterm elections, giving its support to six incumbent lawmakers from both parties.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Mazariegos is head of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Los Angeles, a grassroots advocacy organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Abdi thinks there is still a "discrepancy" between the investment in grassroots music infrastructure and people in the north and south.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

LiNK moved to Torrance from Washington, D.C., to find cheaper rent and to focus on building a grassroots movement.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden