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Meaning of grassrootsy | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Characteristic of grassroots movements; local, small-scale.

informal

Examples

“Incredibly, it’s now more than 10 years since the labyrinthine premises vacated by Edinburgh University’s vet school was transformed into a grassrootsy multi-platform arts venue, a home for creative businesses and a thriving festival hub.”
“This is set to be a smallish, grassroots-y gathering—only 25 in-person campers are enrolled plus a dozen or so volunteers running the show.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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