grassroot

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English

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Etymology

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From grass +‎ root.

Adjective

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grassroot (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of grassroots
    • 2009 March 2, “Microcredit an alternative to aid”, in Toronto Star[1]:
      This is the heart of grassroot development – the funds get where they ought to be, in projects the people actually care about.