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groundswell
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groundswell
(noun)
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groundswell
/
ˈ
graʊndˌswɛl/
noun
plural
groundswells
groundswell
/
ˈ
graʊndˌswɛl/
noun
plural
groundswells
Learner's definition of GROUNDSWELL
[
count
]
:
a fast increase in the amount of public support for something (such as a political cause or candidate)
—
usually +
of
They hope to create a
groundswell of
support for her candidacy.
a
groundswell of
enthusiasm
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