Definition
People in a position of power or influence at a local level.
Origins
From grass + tops, by analogy with grassroots.
In Context
- "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."
Opposite In Meaning
- grass roots