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grassroots

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


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
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They came from as far away as Florida, Georgia and Chicago as members of the steering committee for Mijente, a national grassroots group that organizes activism within Latino and Chicano communities.

From Los Angeles Times

The Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports the grassroots scene, welcomed Styles' gesture.

From BBC

Mariam says she was "lucky" to cut her teeth in an inclusive academy but believes better representation starts at grassroots level, which feeds into the talent pool for bigger clubs.

From BBC

But there was some good news: The number of people attending gigs at a grassroots level rose by 13%, with 21 million fans checking out shows in 2025.

From BBC

In an email to DUP members Robinson said he wanted to "reflect the desire across grassroots unionism to see unionist representatives and their political parties working together to promote the union".

From BBC