netroots

[ net-roots, ‑-roots ]

plural noun

1. an online community of grassroots political activists who use blogs and other social media to achieve results:

   The netroots have had genuine impact, changing U.S. politics in many ways.

Word History and Origins

Origin of netroots¹

First recorded in 2000–05; (inter)net + (grass)roots

Example Sentences

She also has the potential to raise money nationally from the netroots and others on the left who loathe Emanuel.

From The Daily Beast

Back in the day, at the very least the Netroots could arrange for boatloads of cash for favored candidates.

From The Daily Beast

Part of the Netroots decline had to do with the inevitable maturing of the movement and the simple evolution of the Internet.

From The Daily Beast

But the Netroots, like most Democrats, were divided among Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards.

From The Daily Beast

The Netroots are now just a random collection of bloggers.

From The Daily Beast