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grass roots

/ˈɡrɑːs ruːts/

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/ˈɡrɑːs ruːts/C1formalpolitical
  • ruОтносится к самому базовому, фундаментальному или обычному уровню организации, движения или общества, особенно в политике или общественных инициативах, подчеркивая местное участие, а не руководство.

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.

    ruПростые люди

    • 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.

    ruНизовой уровень

    • 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.