Beatnik
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noun.
A person, especially a member or follower of the Beat Generation, whose behavior, views, and often style of dress are pointedly unconventional.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
a member of the Beat Generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior.
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noun.
A person associated with the
Beat Generation
of the 1950s and 1960s or its style.
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noun.
a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
Word Usage
"In the collective mind of the general public, the word beatnik became synonymous with juvenile delinquent."
cross-reference
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hippy
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Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
nonconformist
recusant
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
allthose
bestknown
day-old
dude/some
expressionist
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Bohemian
deviant
dissenter
dropout
flower child