"netroots" meaning in All languages combined

See netroots on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈnɛt.ɹuːts/
enPR: ʹnĕt.ro͞ots Etymology: Blend of net + grassroots Etymology templates: {{blend|en|net|grassroots}} Blend of net + grassroots Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} netroots (uncountable)
  1. (politics, US politics) Grassroots political activism on the internet, especially on blogs. Tags: US, uncountable Related terms: netroot
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