Meaning & use

bohemian

adjective·Advanced

Living or behaving in an unconventional, informal way, often associated with artists and free-spirited lifestyles.

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The neighborhood's bohemian cafes attracted painters, poets, and musicians for decades.

She embraced a bohemian style, mixing thrifted clothes with handmade jewelry.

A note on using this word

Capitalized, Bohemian refers to a person or thing from Bohemia, the historical region now part of the Czech Republic.

Words with a similar meaning

unconventionalartsy

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Words with an opposite meaning

conventionalconservative

Another way to use it

2. noun

A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional life with little regard for social norms.

The old bohemians of the district have mostly been replaced by young professionals now.

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