Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for grassroots. Search instead for orrisroots.
Definitions

grassroots

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


ADJECTIVE
involving ordinary people, rather than politicians
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

That is rapidly changing in the face of a volcanic grassroots backlash that threatens the foundations of the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Protecting religious freedom and practice has been a Paxton priority since he became attorney general in 2015, generating loyal support from grassroots conservatives.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

In his role Infantino is expected to visit the 211 member nations, to see the grassroots projects Fifa has funded.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

"Momentum doesn't happen by accident," said Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of the grassroots group Our Revolution, which says its volunteers have made more than 300,000 voter contacts for El-Sayed.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Over the years, it had taken hold at the grassroots, and in 1960 Levi was one of fifty thousand boys gearing up to compete in local races around the country.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




Vocabulary lists containing grassroots


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training