"netroots" meaning in English

See netroots in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

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 Categories (topical): Politics, US politics Related terms: netroot
    Sense id: en-netroots-en-noun-V6pu4fbh Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics
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