Hippie, member of a countercultural movement during the 1960s and โ€™70s that rejected the mores of mainstream American life. The movement originated on college campuses in the United States, although it spread to other countries. Read here to learn more about the lifestyle and beliefs of hippies.

Understanding the Context

The meaning of HIPPIE is a usually young person who rejects the mores of established society (as by dressing unconventionally or favoring communal living) and advocates a nonviolent ethic; broadly : a long-haired unconventionally dressed young person.