: 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
She used to be a hippie, but she's fairly conservative now. The band appeals to a new generation of hippies.
Recent Examples on the WebThe Nordic Larp scene began to quietly germinate, favoring games with collaborative storytelling around intense human experiences: a tiny Norwegian village under German occupation, a failing hippie commune in the 1970s.WIRED, 2 Sep. 2022 One naked hippie scaled a massive beam near the stage to get a better view.oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022 Hand-me-down hippie wisdom dictates three full days for a proper LSD experience: one to prepare, one to trip, and one for reacclimating yourself to the world of waking, non-wiggly consciousness.Wired, 28 July 2022 Judge teased some fan-favorite characters from the previous show who would appear in the new one, including hippie teacher Mr. Van Driessen and elderly Tom Anderson. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 July 2022 The family embraced the hippie vibe of the unspoiled country and began their exploration on long weekend hikes. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2022 Still, as Zipolite’s popularity has grown, its hippie vibe is shifting.New York Times, 12 Apr. 2022 Allen met Marjorie around 1975 when the flame-haired hippie, materializing out of nowhere one day, squeezed into a two-seat Honda with Allen and Allen’s boyfriend.oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 Van Driessen was already kind of an old hippie back then. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2022 See More