"grass-roots" meaning in All languages combined

See grass-roots on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} grass-roots (not comparable)
  1. Alternative spelling of grassroots Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: grassroots Related terms: grass roots
    Sense id: en-grass-roots-en-adj--kzGb5u6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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