grassrootsteam
nounUK /ˌɡrɑːs.ruːts ˈtiːm/
US /ˌɡræs.ruːts ˈtiːm/
A small group of everyday people who work together to help their community.
The grassroots team cleaned up the park every weekend.
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2. A small, locally organized group that supports a cause or campaign from the bottom up.
The grassroots team knocked on doors to support the new library.
3. An informal squad of ordinary supporters rather than official leaders.
Their grassroots team raised money with bake sales and car washes.
4. A group of people who start a project together without big funding.
A grassroots team of parents built the new playground.