groundswell
[/ˈɡraʊndswɛl/]
nounpl: groundswells
movimento popular; onda de apoio; crescimento de base
1. A rapid surge of public opinion or support for something, typically arising from grassroots level rather than from leadership
There has been a groundswell of support for the new environmental policy among young voters.
Houve uma onda de apoio para a nova política ambiental entre os eleitores jovens.
2. In oceanography, a deep ocean swell caused by a distant storm or weather system
The groundswell from the Atlantic hurricane reached the beaches of Brazil.
A onda de fundo do furacão do Atlântico chegou às praias do Brasil.
3. A broad or widespread movement or tendency that develops gradually
A groundswell of discontent led to major political changes.
Um movimento crescente de descontentamento levou a grandes mudanças políticas.
The term 'groundswell' is frequently used in American political discourse to describe organic, voter-driven movements that challenge establishment politics. In Brazil, the equivalent concepts relate to 'movimentos de base' and grassroots activism, particularly in social and environmental justice contexts. The word emphasizes democratic participation from ordinary people rather than top-down initiatives.
NYC Slang
wave of support; grassroots movement; people power
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