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Hippie

Part of Speech

noun

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪpi/

Definitions

  • A member of a counterculture movement that originated in the United States in the 1960s, associated with anti-establishment views, free love, and communal living.
  • A person who rejects conventional societal norms and embraces alternative lifestyles.

Usage Examples

  • She grew up in the 1960s as a hippie, embracing peace and love.
  • The festival was filled with people dressed in typical hippie fashion, with long hair and colorful clothing.

Etymology

The term 'hippie' is believed to have originated from 'hipster,' a term used in the 1940s for people with unconventional or alternative lifestyles. The term gained popularity in the 1960s, particularly among young people advocating for peace, love, and social change.

Synonyms

  • Bohemian
  • Flower child
  • Counterculturalist

Antonyms

  • Conformist
  • Traditionalist

Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
SpanishHippie/ˈɪpi/
FrenchHippie/ˈɪpi/
GermanHippie/ˈɪpi/
ItalianHippie/ˈɪpi/
PortugueseHippie/ˈɪpi/
RussianХиппи/ˈxɪpʲɪ/
Chinese (Simplified)嬉皮士/xī pí shì/
Japaneseヒッピー/hippī/
Hindiहिप्पी/ˈhɪpi/
Bengaliহিপ্পি/ˈhɪpi/
Punjabiਹਿੱਪੀ/ˈhɪpi/
Teluguహిప్పీ/ˈhɪpi/
Marathiहिप्पी/ˈhɪpi/
Gujaratiહિપ્પી/ˈhɪpi/
Tamilஹிப்பி/ˈhɪpi/
Malayalamഹിപ്പ്‌പി/ˈhɪpi/
Odiaହିପ୍ପି/ˈhɪpi/
Assameseহিপ্পি/ˈhɪpi/
Kannadaಹಿಪ್ಪಿ/ˈhɪpi/
Urduہپی/ˈhɪpi/
Arabicهيبي/ˈhiːbi/
Korean히피/hipi/
Thaiฮิปปี้/hippi/
TurkishHippi/ˈhɪpi/
GreekΧίπης/ˈxɪpis/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In different regions, the pronunciation of 'hippie' may vary slightly, especially due to local accents or linguistic influences. For example, in parts of Southern US, it may sound more like /ˈhɪpiː/.

Historical Usage

The term 'hippie' became widely used in the 1960s during the rise of counterculture movements, notably around the time of the Summer of Love (1967). It was used to describe young people who rejected mainstream values, advocating for peace, love, and environmentalism.

Cultural Nuances

While 'hippie' originally referred to a specific cultural movement, today it can also refer more generally to anyone who embraces alternative or unconventional lifestyles. The term can carry both positive connotations (e.g., freedom, creativity) and negative ones (e.g., irresponsibility, idealism).

More Information

The hippie movement of the 1960s was not just a cultural shift but also a political one, challenging societal norms surrounding issues like civil rights, war, and environmentalism. Many of the ideas and values from the hippie era continue to influence modern movements, including the rise of sustainability and peace activism.

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