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beatniks Meaning
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beatniks (n)
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
beatniks Sentence Examples
- The beatniks congregated in coffee shops, reading poetry and discussing philosophy.
- The beatniks rejected societal norms, embracing nonconformity and individualism.
- Kerouac's "On the Road" became a literary bible for the beatniks.
- Beatniks often wore berets, dark sunglasses, and goatees.
- The beatnik movement influenced literature, music, and art.
- Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" was a pivotal work in the beatnik counterculture.
- The beatniks sought to expand consciousness and explore the boundaries of art.
- The term "beatnik" has been used pejoratively, despite the transformative impact of the movement.
- Beatnik culture celebrated spontaneity, improvisation, and experimentation.
- The beatniks left a lasting legacy on American culture, inspiring generations of artists and writers.
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a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchis
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The beatniks congregated in coffee shops, reading poetry and discussing philosophy.
The beatniks rejected societal norms, embracing nonconformity and individualism.
Kerouac's "On the Road" became a literary bible for the beatniks.
Beatniks often wore berets, dark sunglasses, and goatees.
