grass roots

/ˈɡras ˈˌro͞ots/

noun

plural noun: grassroots

1. the common or ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization, etc.; the rank and file.

2. the agricultural and rural areas of a country.

3. the people inhabiting these areas, especially as a political, social, or economic group.

4. the origin or basis of something; the basic or primary concept, rule,part, or the like.

adjective, Also, grass-roots

5. of, relating to, or involving the common people, especially ascontrasted with or separable from an elite: a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament.

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