Meaning of the word "Grassroots movement" in English

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Grassroots movement

US /ˈɡræsˌruːts ˈmuːvmənt/
UK /ˈɡrɑːsruːts ˈmuːvmənt/

Noun

a movement or organization that originates among ordinary people, rather than from political leaders or institutions

Example:
The environmental campaign started as a small grassroots movement.
Their success was due to a strong grassroots movement supporting their cause.