Main Entry:

grass·roots

Pronunciation:

\ˈgras-ˌrüts, -ˌru̇ts\

Variant(s):

also grass·root \-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1907

1 : basic, fundamental <the grassroots factor in deciding to buy a house> 2 : being, originating, or operating in or at the grass roots <a grassroots organization> <grassroots political support> 3 : not adapted from or added to an existing facility or operation : totally new <a grassroots refinery>