noun
Uncommon
Bohemia
boh-HEE-mee-uh
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.”
noun
1
A historical region in the west of the present-day Czech Republic.
"The composer was born in Bohemia in the 19th century."
2
A community or social scene of unconventional, artistic people.
"The neighborhood's bohemia of painters and poets thrived in cheap rented studios."
How to use Bohemia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the historic Central European region, or a loose community of unconventional artists and writers.
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Etymology
From Late Latin Boiohaemum, combining the name of the Celtic Boii tribe with a Germanic word for "home."
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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.
