grass roots
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
Definition of grass roots
1 : the very foundation or source You must attack the problem at the grass roots.
2 : the basic level of society or of an organization especially as viewed in relation to higher or more centralized positions of power was losing touch with the party's grass roots
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1901
First Known Use of grass roots
1901
GRASS ROOTS Defined for English Language Learners
grass roots
noun
Definition of grass roots for English Language Learners
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: the ordinary people in a society or organization : the people who do not have a lot of money and power
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