grass tops

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of, related to, or involving local influential figures.

   • Along with the ads, industry worked to mobilize local politicians and business executives in what business groups called a "grass tops" campaign.
   • "Some of the work is grassroots," he said, "and some of it is grass-tops – like this summit."
2. 2

   People in a position of power or influence at a local level.

   • They also had important connections to advocacy groups and the local "grass tops."
   • "We are grassroots, not grass-tops," Kaplan said, meaning Common Sense Action seeks the opinions of all members regardless of leadership status within the group.
3. 3

   plural of grass top.

The neighborhood