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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
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


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Here, in this atmosphere of bohemianism, I could not but contrast the scene with my scene of the day before, sitting at my machine, in the stifling, shut-in air, repeating, endlessly repeating, at top speed, my series of mechanical motions.
John Barleycorn by London, Jack View in context
It was true that she had condescended to Bohemianism, that be had first met her as a journalist, working for her living in a plain serge suit and a straw hat.
A Millionaire of Yesterday by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
He appeared to have the same independence of thought, the same bohemianism, but he had an infinitely more vivacious temperament; his mind was coarser, and he had not that interest in the abstract which made Cronshaw's conversation so captivating.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
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