stilyagi

stɪˈlʲiɡɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A subculture of young people in the Soviet Union, especially in the 1950s, characterized by Western-style fashion and music.

“The stilyagi’s love for American rock and roll was seen as a threat to the Soviet government’s authority.”

Synonyms

  • beatnik
  • hipster

Antonyms

  • establishment