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Grassroots

Verb / ˈgræˈsru:ts / Another word for grassroots — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Grassroots refers to the ordinary people in a society or organization, especially a political one.

Synonyms & similar words

masses public locals citizens residents inhabitants voters constituents community

Synonyms by register

Formal

fundamental basic ordinary popular

Informal

everyday common regular rank-and-file

Literary

humble unadorned

Antonyms

elite establishment leadership top-down official organized hierarchical

Common collocations

  • grassroots movement
  • grassroots support
  • grassroots campaign
  • grassroots level
  • grassroots organizing
  • grassroots efforts
  • grassroots democracy

Word family

noun grassroots
adjective grassroots

Usage note

Often used in political contexts to refer to ordinary people or the base of a movement. Can also refer to the fundamental or basic level of something.

Example sentences

  1. The grassroots movement aims to create change from the bottom up.
  2. The grassroots organization hosted a community event at the park.
  3. The candidate relied on grassroots support to win the election.
  4. The grassroots campaign raised awareness about the issue.
  5. Grassroots efforts can make a big impact on local communities.

Quotes

  • "Grassroots is where the real power lies." - Ai-jen Poo
  • "Grassroots change occurs bottom-up, not top-down." - Jesse Ventura
  • "Grassroots organizing is the way we get our power." - Dolores Huerta

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