bohemian

noun
UK: /bəʊˈhiː.mi.ən/
US: /boʊˈhiː.mi.ən/

  1. A person, such as a writer or artist, who lives an unconventional life, often in a colony or community, with few possessions.

    1. She is a Bohemian who loves art and music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist lived as a Bohemian in Paris, surrounded by fellow creatives and their unconventional lifestyles. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nonconformist unconventional
bohemian adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of Bohemians or their style of life.

    1. He wore a Bohemian hat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cafe had a very Bohemian atmosphere, with mismatched furniture and walls covered in art. [ ] [ ]

  2. Unconventional; not adhering to accepted conventions, especially in appearance or behavior.

    1. She has a Bohemian style. [ ] [ ]
    2. The young musician's Bohemian attitude towards life and career choices was a constant source of concern for his parents. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bohemian" is /bəʊˈhiː.mi.ən/ in British English and /boʊˈhiː.mi.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bohemian": nonconformist, unconventional.

Example usage of "bohemian": "She is a Bohemian who loves art and music.". More examples on the page.