Definition of BOHEMIAN

bohemian

Meanings

Plural: bohemians

Noun

  • a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)
  • a native or inhabitant of Bohemia in the Czech Republic
  • a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life
  • A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional or nonconformist lifestyle.

Adjective

  • of or relating to Bohemia or its language or people

Adjective Satellite

  • unconventional in especially appearance and behavior
    • "a bohemian life style"

Adj

  • Unconventional, especially in habit or dress.

Origin / Etymology

From French bohémien (“person from Bohemia”), from Bohême (“Bohemia”).

Synonyms

Gipsy, Gypsy, Roma, Romani, Romany, Rommany

Scrabble Score: 15

bohemian is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bohemian is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bohemian is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

bohemian is a valid Words With Friends word