Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grass-roots
Adjective
/ˈɡræs ruːts/
Definition
Relating to the most basic level of an activity or organization.
Examples
- The movement began as a grass-roots effort to improve local policies.
- Many grass-roots organizations focus on community needs and involvement.
- They held a grass-roots campaign to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Meaning
The term ‘grass-roots’ refers to the fundamental level of a community or the common people, often in the context of political or social movements.
Synonyms
- community-based
- local
- bottom-up
