Beatnik (noun)

A member of the Beat Generation, a group of American writers and artists of the 1950s and 1960s who rejected conventional social norms and celebrated freedom, spontaneity, and personal expression.

Origin:

1950s: blend of beat (referring to the beat generation) and -nik (by analogy with sputnik, the soviet satellite).

Examples:

1. The beatnik was a symbol of the counterculture movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
2. The beatnik was known for their love of jazz music and poetry.
3. The beatniks were often associated with bohemian lifestyles.
4. The beatnik was known for their non-conformist attitude and rejection of mainstream society.
5. The beatnik's lifestyle and art was a reflection of the social and political changes of the time.