GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    groundswell (groundˈswĕlˌ), n.
    1. A long, deep wave in the sea, sometimes caused by distant winds or storms.

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    2. A rising sentiment of support or enthusiasm, especially among the general public; as, “a groundswell of opinion favoring campaign finance reform”.

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