Bohemian
[ boh-hee-mee-uh n ]
/ boʊˈhi mi ən /
noun
adjective
OTHER WORDS FROM Bohemian
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British Dictionary definitions for bohemian
Bohemian
/ (bəʊˈhiːmɪən) /
noun
a native or inhabitant of Bohemia, esp of the old kingdom of Bohemia; a Czech
(often not capital)
a person, esp an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional life
the Czech language
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Bohemia, its people, or their language
unconventional in appearance, behaviour, etc
Cultural definitions for bohemian
bohemian
A descriptive term for a stereotypical way of life for artists and intellectuals. According to the stereotype (see also stereotype), bohemians live in material poverty because they prefer their art or their learning to lesser goods; they are also unconventional in habits and dress, and sometimes in morals.