bohemian

adj. living or acting in a way that is different from most people, especially if you are an artist or writer.

adj. unconventional in appearance or behavior, typically associated with artistic or intellectual subcultures that reject bourgeois values.

“They lived a bohemian life in a small apartment filled with books and paintings.”

“The neighborhood was famous for its bohemian atmosphere, attracting poets and musicians who rejected the rigid expectations of corporate society.”

n. a person, often an artist, who does not follow the usual rules of social behavior.

n. a person who lives an unconventional or nonconformist lifestyle, often in an artistic or intellectual community.

“As a young bohemian, he spent his days writing poetry in local cafés.”

“The biography depicts her as a true bohemian who valued creative freedom far above financial security or social status.”

adj. related to the historical region of Bohemia in the Czech Republic.

adj. relating to the historical region of Bohemia or its inhabitants. Usually capitalized in this sense.

“The museum has a beautiful collection of antique Bohemian glass.”

“The scholar specialized in Bohemian history, focusing specifically on the political shifts within the region during the seventeenth century.”

Formal

n. someone who comes from the region of Bohemia.

n. a native or inhabitant of the historical region of Bohemia. Usually capitalized in this sense.

“Many Bohemians moved to the United States in the late nineteenth century.”

“The census records indicate that the neighborhood was primarily composed of Bohemians and other Central European immigrants.”

Formal