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grassroots support

[ɡræsruːts səˈpɔːrt]
noun
apoio de base
1. Support or backing from ordinary people at the local level, rather than from leaders or authorities; political or social support that originates from the general population
The candidate won the election through grassroots support from community members.
O candidato venceu a eleição através do apoio de base dos membros da comunidade.
2. Widespread support from the common people for a cause, movement, or initiative
The environmental campaign gained momentum thanks to grassroots support.
A campanha ambiental ganhou impulso graças ao apoio de base.
Synonyms
popular supportcommunity supportbase supportbottom-up supportmass support
Antonyms
top-down supportelite supportinstitutional supportbureaucratic backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio de base
Most common translation; widely used in political and social contexts
General Brazilian
apoio popular
Alternative translation emphasizing popular character
Portugal
apoio de base
Standard translation used in Portuguese media and politics
Portugal
mobilização comunitária
Alternative emphasizing community mobilization aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottom-up movement
from the ground up
people power
community-driven initiative
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