Phrase guide

grassroots leader

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈɡɹɑːsɹuːts ˈliːdə/

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noun

Meaning 1

A government-appointed volunteer who serves in an organisation with the main purpose of bridging the gap between the Singapore Government and the people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singapore

Examples

  • 2017, Lim Yangchen , Straits Times, 7 Oct (Online) Bishan East-Thomson Constituency grassroots leader Edmund Lim said: "This is a way of educating our younger generation... to be aware of the importance of caring for our elderly."

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound noun formed with English elements. Compare U.S. English (grassroots) A rank used to describe a political party of bottom-up management structure.