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grassroots

grass·roots

UK/ˈɡɹɑːs.ɹuːts/ US/ˈɡɹæs.ɹuːts/ rare

adjective

1.

fundamental

  • “the grassroots factor in making the decision”
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2.

of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group

  • “a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament”
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Origin

From grass + roots.

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