HyperDic: grassroots

English > 2 senses of the word grassroots:
ADJECTIVEallgrassrootsfundamental
allgrassrootsof or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
grassroots > pronunciation
Soundsgrae'sruw'ts
Rhymesroots
English > grassroots: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningfundamental.
Example"the grassroots factor in making the decision"
Broaderbasicpertaining to or constituting / constituting a base or basis
English > grassroots: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningOf or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group.
Example"a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament"
BroadercommonHaving no special distinction or quality

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