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netroots

Syllabification: (net·roots)
Pronunciation: /ˈnetro͝ots/
Definition of netroots

noun

chiefly North American
  • political activists and campaigners who communicate their message over the Internet, especially via blogs:in the last election, the netroots exerted their influence through prodigious fundraising

Origin:

early 21st century: blend of Internet and grass roots

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