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GRASS ROOTS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase grass roots. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the phrase grass roots. (close relations)
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bottom-up
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of an approach to a problem that begins with details and works up to the highest conceptual level

decentralized
adjectiveadj
adjective

• withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities

grassroots
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• fundamental

• of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group

homegrown
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• grown or originating in a particular place

local
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

• of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood

• affecting only a restricted part or area of the body

noun

• public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops

• anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

participatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording the opportunity for individual participation

popular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

adjective satellite

• carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large

• representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large

• (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

small-scale
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• created or drawn on a small scale

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

Best Hypernyms For GRASS ROOTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grass roots, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
foundation basis bedrock core folk folks footing groundwork infrastructure origin premise source underpinning
Phrases (1)
common people

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