grassroots

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, or relating to people or society at the local level, particularly in politics, social movements, etc.; of the grass roots.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹɑːs.ɹuːts/ /ˈɡɹæs.ɹuːts/

Word forms

grassroots more grassroots most grassroots grass-roots grassroot

Etymology

From grass + roots.

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