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grassroots

[gras-roots, -roots, grahs-] / ˈgræsˌruts, -ˌrʊts, ˈgrɑs- /


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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"Morocco created a blueprint of how it can be done, which is years and years of investing in grassroot football and academies," former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong told BBC Sport Africa this month.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

He encouraged Londoners to support grassroot venues that help "London's talent to thrive".

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

The tournament should, at the very least, fuel interest in the sport and participation at the grassroot level.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022

Zuma is still popular among some factions of the ANC and at the grassroot level in some regions.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

Macron's La Republique en Marche party has meanwhile struggled to anchor itself at a grassroot level and levels of public dissatisfaction with the president remain high.

From Reuters • Apr. 25, 2022




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