Associations to the word «Grassroots»

Wiktionary

GRASSROOTS, adjective. Of, or relating to people or society at the local level; of the grass roots
GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY, noun. (dated) The political processes which are driven by groups of ordinary citizens, as opposed to larger organizations or wealthy individuals with concentrated vested interests in particular policies.

Dictionary definition

GRASSROOTS, adjective. Fundamental; "the grassroots factor in making the decision".
GRASSROOTS, adjective. Of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group; "a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament".

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche