grass roots

• Se refiere al nivel más básico, fundamental u ordinario de una organización, movimiento o sociedad, especialmente en política o iniciativas comunitarias, destacando la participación local en lugar del liderazgo.

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.

   base popular

   • 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.

   nivel de base

   • 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.