stilyaga

stɪˈlʲiːgə

Definitions

1. noun

a young woman in the Soviet Union, typically a rebellious or fashion-conscious teenager, in the 1940s and 1950s

“The stilyaga was a symbol of the Soviet youth’s desire for freedom and individuality.”

Synonyms

  • nonconformist
  • rebel

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • traditionalist