Grass Roots (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The common people at a local level (as distinguished from the centers of political activity).

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Hypernyms

• Common People
• Folks

Meaning ²

The essential foundation or source; "the problem was attacked at the grass roots".

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

Examples

• The charity focused on addressing poverty at the grass roots level by providing aid directly to those in need.
• The politician's campaign was built from the grass roots up, with a strong emphasis on community involvement.
• The company's success was due to its ability to connect with customers at the grass roots level, understanding their needs and concerns.
• The movement to reduce carbon emissions started at the grass roots, with individuals and local communities taking action before governments got involved.
• The problem of illiteracy was tackled at the grass roots by establishing libraries and literacy programs in disadvantaged neighborhoods.