GRASSROOTS Definition & Meaning

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grassroots

[gras-roots, -roots, grahs-]

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noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

the common or ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization, etc.; the rank and file.
the agricultural and rural areas of a country.
the people inhabiting these areas, especially as a political, social, or economic group.
the origin or basis of something; the basic or primary concept, rule, part, or the like.

adjective

of, relating to, or involving the common people, especially as contrasted with or separable from an elite.
a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of grassroots¹

1910–15 grassroots for def. 1

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Barnaby wants to see more grassroots investment in state schools and public parks to make the sport more accessible.

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Specifically, the commission urged Congress to gut the 1978 Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to get the Olympic Committee out of the business of running youth sports programs at the grassroots level.

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If their grassroots cause is successful, the law will be paused until Ohioans vote in the general election on whether SB 1 remains law or is ultimately repealed.

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A particular problem for Musk is that, before he seemingly created an enemy in Donald Trump, he already had one in the grassroots social media campaign against his car-maker.

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BBC Sport approached a number of grassroots footballers who support the ban.

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