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bohemian

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /boʊˈhiːmiən/ · UK /bəʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian means: Living or dressing freely in a way that does not follow usual social rules.

adjective

UNCONVENTIONAL STYLEC1

Living or dressing freely in a way that does not follow usual social rules.

  • She likes bohemian clothes.
  • They enjoyed a relaxed, bohemian lifestyle.
  • The area has a bohemian feel, with tiny galleries and cafés.

Similar words: unconventional

Opposites: conventional

Common phrases: bohemian lifestyle, bohemian clothes, bohemian style

noun

UNCONVENTIONAL PERSONC1

Someone, often an artist, who lives freely and does not follow usual social rules.

  • He was a bohemian who painted at night.
  • The café attracted writers and bohemians.
  • She lived like a bohemian, moving between artists’ studios.

Similar words: nonconformist

Opposites: conformist

Common phrases: a young bohemian, a true bohemian

Questions about bohemian

What does bohemian mean?

Living or dressing freely in a way that does not follow usual social rules.

What is bohemian in other languages?

Türkçe: bohem · Español: bohemio · Français: bohème · Deutsch: unkonventionell · Italiano: bohémien · 日本語: 自由奔放な

How do you pronounce bohemian?

In American English /boʊˈhiːmiən/; in British English /bəʊˈhiːmiən/.

How do you use bohemian in a sentence?

She likes bohemian clothes. They enjoyed a relaxed, bohemian lifestyle.

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