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Grassroots Definition & Meaning

grassroots
adjective
  1. fundamental; "the grassroots factor in making the decision"
  2. of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group; "a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament"

"Grassroots" in song lyrics

See how grassroots is used in real songs:

  • "Lyrically specialist, down with Grassroots"
    Da Grassroots f/ K-OS, Thrust — Eternal
  • "Got the beat from the Murray, keep the vibe Grassroots"
    Da Grassroots f/ K-OS, Thrust — Eternal
  • "KAM and Watts Up from the grassroots"
    KAM f/ Dresta, MC Ren — Down Fa Mine

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Frequently asked questions

What does grassroots mean?
fundamental; "the grassroots factor in making the decision" of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group; "a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament"
What part of speech is grassroots?
Grassroots is an adjective.
How many definitions does grassroots have?
Grassroots has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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