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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 notes

In 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."

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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