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counterculture

/kʌntərˈkʌltʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does counterculture mean?

noun

A culture that rejects the values and norms of the mainstream culture, often in a deliberate and provocative way. A movement or group that promotes alternative lifestyles, values, and attitudes.

Example

"The counterculture movement of the 1960s was characterized by its rejection of mainstream values and its emphasis on free love, peace, and social justice."

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