grass roots

• Bezieht sich auf die Basis, das Fundament oder die einfachen Mitglieder einer Organisation, Bewegung oder Gesellschaft, besonders in der Politik oder bei Bürgerinitiativen, wobei die lokale Beteiligung statt der Führung betont wird.

Refers to the most basic, fundamental, or ordinary level of an organization, movement, or society, especially in politics or community initiatives, emphasizing local participation rather than leadership.

1. B2formal

   The ordinary people in a society or organization, as opposed to the leaders or elite.

   einfache Leute

   • The party's policies are supported by the grass roots.
   • The movement started at the grass roots level.
   • Grass roots activists organized the protest.

2. B2formal

   The most basic or fundamental level of an activity or organization.

   Basis-Ebene

   • The project needs support from the grass roots up.
   • Change must come from the grass roots, not from the top.
   • The campaign focused on grass roots fundraising.