Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for grassroots. Search instead for roseroots.
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:

"Usually, it is the unions that mobilise teachers, but this time the movement came from the grassroots," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

"People deserve a level of respect and protection at grassroots level."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But who could resist the ecstatic momentum of her ad hoc band members buying into her grassroots dream?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Murphy, who remains low in the betting odds, has his cash and is building up chits, hoping for later institutional and grassroots support.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Major grassroots organizing efforts would be under way in nearly every state and city nationwide.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




Vocabulary lists containing grassroots


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com