sixties

Meanings

• noun

  The era from the late 1950s to the late 1960s, characterized by social, political, and cultural changes.

  - "The sixties was a time of great social and political change."
  - "Many iconic music albums were released during the sixties."
  - "The sixties saw the rise of counterculture movements."

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Synonyms

'60s , 1960s , 60s , '60s , 1960s , 60s

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sixties
fifties , eighties

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Variants

List of all variants of sixties that leads to same result
60 , sixties , sixtieth , sixty , sixtyish

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'sixties' refers to the decade of the 1960s.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The Beatles released their most popular album, 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' in 1967.

2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law on July 2, 1964.

3. The first episode of 'Star Trek' aired on September 8, 1966.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Counterculture: A cultural movement that rejects the dominant values and norms of society.

2. Civil Rights Movement: A social movement advocating for equal rights for African Americans and other marginalized groups.

3. Feminist Movement: A movement advocating for women's rights and gender equality.

4. Anti-war Movement: A social movement opposing United States involvement in the Vietnam War.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The sixties was a period of significant cultural, social, and political change. It saw the rise of counterculture movements, including the civil rights movement, the feminist movement, and the anti-war movement. The decade was also marked by major developments in music, art, and literature.

How to Memorize "sixties"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the iconic images of the sixties, such as protest marches, hippies, and the Beatles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sixties with peace, love, and social change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the '6' in sixties stands for the number of the decade.

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