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- DictionaryBo·he·mi·an/bōˈhēmēən/
noun
- 1. a native or inhabitant of Bohemia (now the western part of the Czech Republic).
adjective
- 1. relating to Bohemia or its people: "the tombs of Bohemian kings"
1. a. : a native or inhabitant of Bohemia. b. : the group of Czech dialects used in Bohemia. 2. or bohemian. a. : a person (such as a writer or an artist) living an unconventional life usually in a colony with others.
BOHEMIAN definition: 1. a person who is interested in artistic and unusual things, for example art, music, or…. Learn more.
adjective. of, relating to, or characteristic of Bohemia, its people, or their language. unconventional in appearance, behaviour, etc. bohemian. A descriptive term for a stereotypical way of life for artists and intellectuals.
BOHEMIAN meaning: 1. a person who is interested in artistic and unusual things, for example art, music, or…. Learn more.
An artist well-known for wearing filthy coveralls, or a musician who shares a cheap apartment with eight roommates and a pet monkey might be described as bohemian — that is, willfully unconventional and nonconformist in both appearance and lifestyle.
Bohemian - a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)
Bohemian in American English. (bouˈhimiən) noun. 1. a native or inhabitant of Bohemia. 2. (usually lc) a person, as an artist or writer, who lives and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices. 3. the Czech language, esp. as spoken in Bohemia.
BOHEMIAN meaning: typical of artists, musicians, etc, who live in a more informal way than most people. Learn more.
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word Bohemian. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Bohemian has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. Christianity (mid 1500s) glass-making (late 1600s)
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 How to use Bohemian in a sentence She was a celebrated Bohemian , considered a scandalous woman.
