Bohemian

== English == === Etymology === From Bohemia +‎ -ian. In sense of Romani and by association, marginalized artists, from French bohémien (“person from Bohemia, Romani”), from Bohême (“Bohemia”). Regarding the sense evolution, compare gypsy. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /boʊˈhimi.ən/ === Noun === Bohemian (plural Bohemians) A native or resident of Bohemia. [from 16th c.] (now rare) A Gypsy, a Romani. [from 16th c.] Alternative letter-case form of bohemian; someone known for flouting social conventions, especially someone involved in the arts. [from 19th c.] ==== Derived terms ==== bohemian boho bohunk ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === Bohemian (not comparable) Of, or relating to Bohemia or its language. [from 16th c.] Alternative letter-case form of bohemian; unconventional in habit or dress. ==== Synonyms ==== Bohemish (obsolete) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Bohemian (now historical) The Czech language. [from 17th c.] ==== Translations ==== === See also === Czech