Synonyms: grassroots
Definition: of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
Usage: a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament
Similar words: common
Definition: having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
Usage: the common man; a common sailor; the common cold; a common nuisance; followed common procedure; it is common knowledge that she lives alone; the common housefly; a common brand of soap
Synonyms: grassroots
Definition: fundamental
Usage: the grassroots factor in making the decision
Similar words: basic
Definition: pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
Usage: a basic fact; the basic ingredients; basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities