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hippie

/ˈhɪpi/

Meanings
noun
(1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.

Examples :

"In the late 1950s, John was considered a hippie because he wore berets and read poetry like the beatniks he admired. "
culture history style age person
noun
(1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

Examples :

"The hippie in my history class questioned the Vietnam War, much to the surprise of some of his classmates. "
culture history society person attitude philosophy style

Related Words

Illustration stereotyped

stereotyped verb

/ˈsteriəˌtaɪpt/ /ˈstɪəriəˌtaɪpt/

To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.

"The teacher sometimes stereotyped students by their clothes, assuming that those wearing expensive brands were richer and more intelligent. "

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subscribes verb

/səbˈskraɪbz/

To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.

"Would you like to subscribe or subscribe a friend to our new magazine, Lexicography Illustrated?"

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

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questioned verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The police questioned the witness about what she saw at the scene of the accident. "

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recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

For, or relating to, recreation.

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

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prevailing verb

/pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/

To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

"Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."

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embroidered verb

/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəd/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚd/

To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.

"My grandmother embroidered flowers onto a cushion cover for my birthday. "

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compression noun

/kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

"The compression of the trash in the bin allowed us to fit more in. "

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classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "