I. bōˈhēmēən, -myən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Bohemia + English -an
1. capitalized
a. : a native or inhabitant of Bohemia in central Europe
b. : the group of dialects of Czech used in Bohemia
2. often capitalized
[translation of French bohème ]
a. : one who wanders about not having a definite home: as
(1) : vagabond
(2) : gypsy
b. : a follower of art, literature, or similar pursuits who adopts an individualistic, easygoing, and sometimes eccentric way of living that reflects protest against or indifference to social conventions
II. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ adjective
1. usually capitalized
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the province of Bohemia
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the natives or inhabitants of the province of Bohemia
2. usually capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting Bohemian
3. often capitalized
[translation of French bohème ]
: of, relating to, or characteristic of bohemians : unconventional