hippie

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle

Etymology

From 1953, a usually disparaging variant of hipster. See also etymology of hippie.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hippy, hipster, flower child

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