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astroturfernoun
One who engages in astroturfingthe disguising of an orchestrated campaign as a "grass-roots" event.
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astroturfer
Astroturfing is the practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization (e.g., political, advertising, religious or public relations) to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by grassroots participants. It is a practice intended to give the statements or organizations credibility by withholding information about the source's financial connection. The term astroturfing is derived from AstroTurf, a brand of synthetic carpeting designed to resemble natural grass, as a play on the word "grassroots". The implication behind the use of the term is that instead of a "true" or "natural" grassroots effort behind the activity in question, there is a "fake" or "artificial" appearance of support.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of astroturfer in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of astroturfer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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