grassroots leader

== English == === Etymology === Compound noun formed with English elements. Compare U.S. English (grassroots) A rank used to describe a political party of bottom-up management structure. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹɑːsɹuːts ˈliːdə/ === Noun === grassroots leader (plural grassroots leaders) (Singapore) A government-appointed volunteer who serves in an organisation with the main purpose of bridging the gap between the Singapore Government and the people. 2010, People's Association (Singapore) , (Online) Members of the public will be able to better identify their grassroots leaders and district councillors with the implementation of the new PA identity card. 2017, Lim Yangchen , Straits Times, 7 Oct (Online) Bishan East-Thomson Constituency grassroots leader Edmund Lim said: "This is a way of educating our younger generation... to be aware of the importance of caring for our elderly." ==== Usage notes ==== Commonly used in newspapers, online fora and spoken English in the context of Singaporean politics. ==== Related terms ==== grassroots organization (GRO) === References === People's Association (Singapore) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia