hippies

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hippies

A group of hippies sits in a park listening to music.

Definition

Noun: 1. Members of a countercultural movement: Refers to people, particularly young adults, who were part of a specific social and cultural movement originating in the United States during the 1960s. They are characterized by their rejection of conventional social norms and values. 2. Adherents of specific ideals: Denotes individuals who advocated for peace, love, personal freedom, and often experimented with alternative lifestyles, including communal living.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The hippies gathered in the park to protest the war.
    • My parents were hippies in the 1970s and lived on a commune.
    • The festival had a vibe that reminded everyone of the hippies and their culture.
Advanced Usage
  • "the hippies": Used with the definite article to refer to the group as a collective historical phenomenon.
    • The music of the late 1960s was deeply influenced by the hippies.
  • "aging hippies": A term sometimes used to describe former members of the movement in their later years.
    • The town is popular with aging hippies who still value a simple lifestyle.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hippie (noun): The singular form for one member of this group.
    • He was a true hippie, always talking about peace and love.
  • Hippiedom (noun): The realm or world of hippies; the hippie movement collectively.
  • Hippy (noun): An alternative, less common spelling of "hippie."
Synonyms
  • Flower children: A poetic synonym emphasizing the hippies' association with peace and flowers.
  • Bohemians: A broader term for people who live unconventional lives, often in artistic communities. (Note: This is a related but not exact synonym, as it is not specific to the 1960s movement.)
  • Nonconformists: A general term for those who reject established customs and attitudes.
Related Phrases
  • "Turn on, tune in, drop out": A famous phrase associated with the hippie ethos, encouraging psychedelic experience, cultural engagement, and withdrawal from conventional society.
  • "Make love, not war": A central anti-war slogan of the hippie movement.
hippies

A group of hippies sits in a park listening to music.

Noun
  1. a youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s; advocated universal love and peace and communes and long hair and soft drugs; favored acid rock and progressive rock music

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