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Bohemian

noun
Bo·​he·​mi·​an | \ bō-ˈhē-mē-ən How to pronounce Bohemian (audio) \

Definition of Bohemian

1a : a native or inhabitant of Bohemia
b : the group of Czech dialects used in Bohemia

2 often not capitalized

a : vagabond, wanderer especially : gypsy
b : a person (such as a writer or an artist) living an unconventional life usually in a colony with others

Other Words from Bohemian

bohemian adjective, often capitalized

First Known Use of Bohemian

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for Bohemian

see bohemia

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