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a young person in the former Soviet Union, who sought to cultivate the style of dress, uninhibited manners, and tastes associated with the younger generation in Western countries: »
There have, of course, been unofficial movements of dress reform in recent years among young Russians—such as the bright shirts and drainpipe trousers worn by the stilyagi (Manchester Guardian).
╂[< Russian stil'yaga < stil' style]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.