grassroots

BrE /ˈɡrɑːsrʊts/ AmE /ˈɡræsrʌts/

noun / adjective en → es

1 ORGANIZATION [singular] B2

the ordinary people in a community or organization, especially when they are the source of new ideas and changes

nivel de base, nivel popular

  • grassroots movement

Collocations grassroots organization · grassroots campaign

  • The new political party has strong grassroots support.

    El nuevo partido político cuenta con un fuerte apoyo a nivel de base.

2 ACTIVISM [singular] C1

the process of organizing and supporting activities at the local level, often to promote social or political change

activismo comunitario, movilización popular

  • grassroots activism

Collocations grassroots initiative · grassroots mobilization

  • The grassroots movement is working to raise awareness about environmental issues.

    El movimiento a nivel de base está trabajando para concienciar sobre los problemas ambientales.