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noun (used with a singular or plural verb) Also, grass roots.
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, pertaining to, or involving the common people, especially as contrasted with or separable from an elite: a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament.
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Grass roots
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Origin:
1910–15 Americanism for def. 1
1910–15 Americanism for def. 1
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| grass roots | |
| —pl n | |
| 1. | a. the ordinary people as distinct from the active leadership of a party or organization: used esp of the rank-and-file members of a political party, or of the voters themselves |
| b. (as modifier): the newly elected MP expressed a wish for greater contact with people at grass-roots level | |
| 2. | the origin or essentials |
| [C20: sense 1 originally US, with reference to rural areas in contrast to the towns] | |
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