hipsters

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hipsters

A group of hipsters sit at a cafe table with coffee and books.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s: This group advocated for universal love, peace, communal living, long hair, and the use of soft drugs. They favored music genres like acid rock and progressive rock.
Usage
  • The term "hipsters" specifically refers to members of this historical countercultural movement. It is used as a plural noun to describe the group collectively.
  • Example:
Advanced Usage
  • While the core definition refers to the 1960s subculture, the term has evolved. In contemporary informal usage, "hipsters" can refer to a modern subculture focused on independent music, non-mainstream fashion, and alternative lifestyles. However, this is a distinct, later development of the word.
    • Modern hipsters are often associated with urban neighborhoods, artisanal goods, and vintage clothing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hipster (singular noun): A single member of this subculture.
    • He was a true hipster, living in a commune and attending peace rallies.
  • Hippie (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "hipster" in the context of the 1960s counterculture.
Synonyms
  • Hippies: The most direct synonym for the 1960s subculture.
  • Bohemians: Suggests a person with an unconventional lifestyle, often in artistic circles, which overlaps with the hipster ethos.
  • Nonconformists: A broader term for those who reject mainstream norms and values.
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • Hipster culture: Refers to the collective values, styles, and practices associated with hipsters.
    • The coffee shop was a center of hipster culture.
  • Hipster aesthetic: Describes the distinctive visual style, often involving vintage clothing, thick-rimmed glasses, and a curated, ironic appearance (primarily in the modern context).
    • Her apartment had a definite hipster aesthetic.
hipsters

A group of hipsters sit at a cafe table with coffee and books.

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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