"flower power" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by American poet and writer Allen Ginsberg. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q6711}} Coined by American poet and writer Allen Ginsberg Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} flower power (uncountable)
  1. (US, historical) A counterculture movement that started in the United States in the 1960s, advocating peace and love over militarism and materialism. Wikipedia link: flower power Tags: US, historical, uncountable Related terms: flower child, make love, not war
    Sense id: en-flower_power-en-noun-Gpp2LA6g Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English rhyming compounds

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