Hippie
Hippie
Hippie (pronounced: /ˈhɪpi/), also spelled hippy, is a term that originated in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1960s and 1970s. It refers to a subculture that emerged in the United States before spreading to other countries. The term is derived from the word "hipster" and was used to describe beatniks who moved into New York City's Greenwich Village and San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district.
Etymology
The term hippie is believed to have been derived from the word "hipster", which was initially used to describe jazz aficionados, characterized by their "hip" or fashionable outlook. The word "hippie" was first used in print by San Francisco writer Michael Fallon in 1965 in an article about the Blue Unicorn coffeehouse where LEMAR (Legalize Marijuana) and the Sexual Freedom League met, and hippie culture was born.
Related Terms
- Counterculture: A cultural group or subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society.
- Beatnik: A term introduced in the 1950s to describe individuals who were part of the Beat Generation, a literary movement that was a precursor to the hippie movement.
- Psychedelic: A term referring to the class of drugs that were popular among hippies and were known for causing altered states of consciousness.
- Flower Power: A slogan used by hippies and other individuals involved in the peace movement to express their opposition to war and violence.
Pronunciation
The term hippie is pronounced as /ˈhɪpi/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hippie
- Wikipedia's article - Hippie
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