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grassroots
adjective grass·roots \ˈgras-ˌrüts, -ˌru̇ts\
Definition of GRASSROOTS
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>
Variants of GRASSROOTS
grass·roots also grass·root \-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\
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First Known Use of GRASSROOTS
1907
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