bohemian

6 synonyms and 1 antonym for bohemian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often rejecting mainstream norms.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Roma Gypsy

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

Gipsy Romany Romani Rommany

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often rejecting mainstream norms.

“The city's bohemians gathered nightly in the same smoky café.”

Roma Gypsy Gipsy Romany Romani Rommany

2. adj

Unconventional in lifestyle, dress, or habits, especially in an artistic way.

“She had a bohemian sense of style — flowing skirts, layered jewelry, bare feet.”

Opposites

conventional

How to use bohemian

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From French bohémien, originally meaning "person from Bohemia," later applied to unconventional artists, partly due to a (mistaken) association with Romani travelers thought to have come through Bohemia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bohemian” mean?

The word “bohemian” means a person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often rejecting mainstream norms. In plain terms, living or dressing in an unconventional, artsy, free-spirited way.

How do you pronounce “bohemian”?

“Bohemian” is pronounced boh-HEE-mee-uhn (/boʊˈhimi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “bohemian” in a sentence?

Here is “bohemian” used in a sentence: “The city's bohemians gathered nightly in the same smoky café.”

What part of speech is “bohemian”?

Depending on how it is used, “bohemian” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “bohemian” come from?

The word “bohemian” comes from French. From French bohémien, originally meaning "person from Bohemia," later applied to unconventional artists, partly due to a (mistaken) association with Romani travelers thought to have come through Bohemia.

Is “bohemian” a common word?

“Bohemian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bohemian” have?

“Bohemian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often rejecting mainstream norms.

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