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grassroots

/ˈɡɹæs.ɹuːts/adjective2 syllables

Grassroots means: fundamental.

Synonyms for grassroots2

adjective, as in fundamental

basic

adjective, as in of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group

common

What does grassroots mean?2

adjective

1

fundamental“the grassroots factor in making the decision”

2

of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group“a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with grassroots?9

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Grassroots in a sentence

  • At a grassroots level, it is mandatory to take action.Sbgodin
  • A number of purported grassroots movements are really astroturfing campaigns by the ultra-wealthy.shekitten
  • Let's create a grassroots political movement by using the possibilities of the Internet.al_ex_an_der
  • This company created fake grassroots organizations to make it look like ordinary citizens were supporting its project.Hybrid
  • Grassroots movements will crush the elite.Eccles17

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