netroots

American  

[net-roots, ‑-roots] / ˈnɛtˌruts, ‑ˌrʊts /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of netroots

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

Example Sentences

Biden acknowledged the importance of turning out even reluctant progressives in 2020, when he told that year’s all-virtual Netroots conference in a taped address, “I badly need you.”

From Seattle Times

During a weekend panel at the annual Netroots Nation conference for political progressives, demonstrators interrupted a discussion that included Washington Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal and two other members of Congress.

From Seattle Times

Jayapal, a Democrat who represents Washington’s 7th congressional district and is chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, made the comment during a panel at the Netroots Nation conference after it was interrupted by pro-Palestine demonstrators.

From Seattle Times

She was mobbed at Netroots Nation conferences, conventions that attract droves of progressive activists.

From Los Angeles Times

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar urged Democrats to better serve and engage with working people in a Saturday keynote speech at the annual progressive political convention Netroots Nation.

From Salon