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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke