GRASSROOTS


Meaning of GRASSROOTS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgras-ˌrüts, -ˌru̇ts ]

adjective

also grass·root -ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.