grassroots movement

Japanese translation: 草の根運動

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English term or phrase:	grassroots movement
Japanese translation:	草の根運動

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23:54 Oct 2, 2008

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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.

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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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草の根運動

Definition:
EX. 草の根運動（よく政治活動に混在）してはいるが。。。（ウイキぺディア殻の抜粋）
A grassroots movement (often referenced in the context of a political movement)。。 from Wikipedia

英語で言い表すGrassroot Activities　と同じ[　草の根活動]、Grassroot movement草の根運動と表現されています。

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草の根運動

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草の根運動

Definition from Wikipedia:
EX. 草の根運動（よく政治活動に混在）してはいるが。。。（ウイキぺディア殻の抜粋）
A grassroots movement (often referenced in the context of a political movement)。。 from Wikipedia

英語で言い表すGrassroot Activities　と同じ[　草の根活動]、Grassroot movement草の根運動と表現されています。

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アフリカン・アメリカン（ニュー・アフリカン）組織がマルコムXの草の根運動を行った The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement is an organization of Afrikans in America (new Afrikans) - MXGM
草の根運動（くさのねうんどう）は、支配階級ではなく被支配階級（一般市民層・大衆）による連帯・連携運動 - ウイキぺディア　（検索：草�
大衆運動。市民運動。一般市民など政府や支配者とは反対の立場に立つ人が集まって一定の勢力を作り、運動を繰り広げる。左派系に多いとされるが、保守系の草の根運動もある。 - 草の根運動

Explanation:
Correction on the [answer form]: ウイキぺディア[殻]の抜粋）
means ウイキぺディア[から]の抜粋）

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