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hippies

/ˈhɪpiz/

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

Examples :

"In the late 1950s, some hippies started wearing berets and listening to jazz, trying to be like the older beatniks. "
culture style history person society
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 :

"During the 1960s, many hippies protested the Vietnam War and promoted peace and love. "
culture history society philosophy style person attitude politics value

Related Words

Illustration protested

protested verb

/pɹəˈtɛstɪd/

To make a strong objection.

"How dare you, I protest!"

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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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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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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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reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

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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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listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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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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sentiment noun

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/

A general thought, feeling, or sense.

"The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon."

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unusually adverb

/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

In an unusual manner.

"The weather was unusually warm for November. "