grassroots movement

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15:46 Jun 9, 2009
English to Malay translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Government / Politics
Additional field(s): Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
English term or phrase: grassroots movement
Definition from Wikipedia:
A grassroots movement (often referenced in the context of a political movement) is one driven by the constituents of a community. The term implies that the creation of the movement and the group supporting it is natural and spontaneous, highlighting the differences between this and a movement that is orchestrated by traditional power structures.

Example sentence(s):
  • It’s a common misconception that social movements occur spontaneously. Although usually requiring a spark to emerge into the public eye, movements result from decades of conscious and persistent grassroots movement building efforts. exco
  • Grassroots organizing can be harder than it sounds: a mix of social networking, savvy funding, and judicious decision-making can go a long way. eHow
  • Grassroots groups have increased their activity, newspapers and magazines have begun writing more about the issue, and a recent Wall Street Journal article showed that some high-end restaurants are rebelling CommonDreams.org
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5pergerakan akar umbi
Nur Hamisah


  

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pergerakan akar umbi


Definition from PRPM:
Pergerakan akar umbi selalunya di mulakan oleh pengundi tempatan sesebuah komuniti.

Example sentence(s):
  • Kawasan luar bandar tidak akan memperlihatkan kemajuan dan kejayaan sekiranya tidak mendapat sokongan dan penyertaan rakyat di peringkat akar umbi seluruhnya. - Koleksi Arkib Ucapan Ketua Eksekutif  
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