bohemian
|bo/he/mi/an|
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/boʊˈhiːmiən/
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/bəʊˈhiːmiən/
unconventional lifestyle
Etymology
'bohemian' originates from French, specifically the word 'bohémien,' where 'Bohême' referred to the region of Bohemia, associated with gypsies.
'bohémien' transformed into the English word 'bohemian,' and eventually became associated with an unconventional lifestyle.
Initially, it referred to people from Bohemia, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of an unconventional lifestyle.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, often an artist or writer, who lives and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practices.
She was known as a bohemian, always challenging societal norms.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of a bohemian lifestyle, often unconventional and artistic.
He adopted a bohemian lifestyle, filled with art and music.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45