roots

/ruts/
/ruts/
IPA guide

Definitions of roots
  1. noun
    the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
    “his roots in Texas go back a long way”
    “he went back to Sweden to search for his roots”
    “his music has African roots”
    see moresee less
    type of:
    condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
Pronunciation
US
/ruts/
UK
/ruts/
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘roots'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family