hippie
noun/ˈhɪpi/
Frequency rank: #8,959 most common English word
Meaning
a person, especially from the 1960s or 70s, who rejected mainstream society and valued peace, freedom, and a natural lifestyle.
Example sentence
My uncle was hippie in the 1960s and loved peace, folk music, and living close to nature.
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