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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A hippie, especially an idealistic one of the 1960s or early 1970s.

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  • noun A hippie involved with the flower power movement.

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  • noun someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[From the custom of carrying or wearing flowers to symbolize peace and love.]

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