Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
groundswell of support
Noun
ˈɡraʊndˌswɛl əv səˈpɔrt
Definition
A rapid or significant increase in public support, often for a cause or movement.
Examples
- The campaign for environmental reform gained a groundswell of support after the recent climate report.
- The charity received a groundswell of support from local businesses during the fundraising event.
Meaning
The phrase ‘groundswell of support’ refers to a collective and enthusiastic endorsement or backing from a large group of people, typically arising from grassroots movements rather than from established powers or organizations.
Synonyms
- Surge of support
- Wave of endorsement
- Grassroots movement
