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bohemianism
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Bo·he·mi·an  (b-hm-n)
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Bohemia.
2. The Czech dialects of Bohemia.
3.
a. A Gypsy.
b. An itinerant person; a vagabond.

[Sense 3, translation of French bohémien; see bohemian.]

bo·he·mi·an  (b-hm-n)
n.
A person with artistic or literary interests who disregards conventional standards of behavior.

[French bohémien, from Bohême, Bohemia (from the unconventional lifestyle of Gypsies, erroneously supposed to have come from there).]

bo·hemi·an adj.
bo·hemi·an·ism n.

Bohemianism [bəʊˈhiːmɪəˌnɪzəm]
n
unconventional behaviour or appearance, esp of an artist

bohemianism
the practice of individualistic, unconventional, and relaxed conduct, of ten in an artistic context, expressing disregard for or opposition to ordinary conventions. — bohemian, n., adj.
See also: Behavior
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bohemianism - conduct characteristic of a bohemian
behavior, conduct, doings, behaviour - manner of acting or controlling yourself
Translations
Bohemianism [bəʊˈhiːmɪənɪzəm] Nbohemia f, vida f bohemia
bohemianism
nunkonventionelle or unbürgerliche Lebensweise


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