hippie
hippie Lexical Profile
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• noun
A member of a countercultural movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by a rejection of conventional social norms, advocacy of pacifism and communal living, and an embrace of nature and psychedelic music.
"During the summer of 1967, thousands of hippies gathered in San Francisco to celebrate peace and artistic freedom."
• adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the 1960s counterculture movement, or exhibiting an unconventional, bohemian, and eco-conscious style.
"The neighborhood is known for its hippie boutiques, organic cafes, and vibrant street murals."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-1960s from the earlier jazz slang 'hip' (meaning aware or in-the-know) plus the diminutive suffix '-ie', originally used by older beatniks in San Francisco and New York to describe younger counterculture followers.