Bohemia
Bohemia (noun) means a historical region in the west of the present-day Czech Republic. Example: “The composer was born in Bohemia in the 19th century.”
How to use Bohemia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the historic Central European region, or a loose community of unconventional artists and writers.
Word forms
Bohemias plural
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Etymology
From Late Latin Boiohaemum, combining the name of the Celtic Boii tribe with a Germanic word for "home."
Rhymes for Bohemia
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What does “Bohemia” mean?
The word “Bohemia” means a historical region in the west of the present-day Czech Republic. In plain terms, either the historic Central European region, or a loose community of unconventional artists and writers.
How do you pronounce “Bohemia”?
“Bohemia” is pronounced boh-HEE-mee-uh (/boʊˈhimiə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bohemia” in a sentence?
Here is “Bohemia” used in a sentence: “The composer was born in Bohemia in the 19th century.”
What part of speech is “Bohemia”?
“Bohemia” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bohemia” come from?
The word “Bohemia” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin Boiohaemum, combining the name of the Celtic Boii tribe with a Germanic word for "home.".
Is “Bohemia” a common word?
“Bohemia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bohemia” have?
“Bohemia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historical region in the west of the present-day Czech Republic.