grassroots
Pronunciation: [ˈɡræsˌrutts]
Word
Context: “politics”
(noun) the ordinary people in a community who are involved in supporting a movement or idea. When people come together to create change, they are the grassroots because they start from the bottom, where everyone can join in.
Example
The grassroots organization helped pass a new law to protect the park.
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Without grassroots support, the campaign struggled to gain any attention.
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How can we encourage more grassroots involvement in our community?
Context: “social movements”
(adjective) describes efforts or activities that come from the community level rather than from leaders or big organizations. It's about regular people taking action to make changes.
Example
Their grassroots initiative has inspired hundreds of people to volunteer.
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The project was criticized for being too top-down and lacking grassroots involvement.
Example
What grassroots efforts are taking place in your neighborhood?
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