Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
groundswell
noun
/ˈɡraʊndˌswɛl/
Definition
A groundswell is a significant and often sudden increase in public opinion or collective sentiment, typically in response to social, political, or cultural issues.
Examples
- There was a groundswell of support for the new environmental policies.
- The protest was driven by a groundswell of public discontent.
- As social media gained popularity, a groundswell of voices emerged to advocate for change.
Meaning
It refers to a wave of support or a movement that arises from the grassroots level, indicating that the general populace is rallying behind a cause.
Synonyms
- surge
- wave
- upsurge
- movement
- shift
