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Bohemian

Verb / bəʊˈhi:mi:ʌn / Another word for bohemian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who lives in an unconventional way, often in artistic communities or with few permanent ties.

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Common collocations

  • bohemian lifestyle
  • bohemian rhapsody
  • bohemian chic
  • bohemian art
  • bohemian girl
  • bohemian style
  • bohemian spirit

Word family

adjective bohemian

Usage note

Often used to describe a lifestyle characterized by unconventionality, artistic pursuits, and a disregard for social norms. Can sometimes carry a slightly romanticized or even dismissive connotation depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. The bohemian artist lived in a tiny apartment with her cat and painted every day.
  2. The bohemian couple traveled the world in a camper van, stopping to play music and dance wherever they went.
  3. The bohemian writer spent most of her time in coffee shops and wrote about her experiences.
  4. The bohemian lifestyle was not for everyone, but those who lived it felt free and alive.
  5. The bohemian community was supportive and welcoming, embracing anyone who wanted to live differently.

Quotes

  • 'I am a Bohemian by nature, if not by circumstance.' - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • 'The bohemian life that reigned in the Latin Quarter until the Second World War was a precursor to the youth revolution of 1968.' - Christian Lacroix
  • 'I am a bohemian by birth and by nature.' - Zelda Fitzgerald

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