Bohemian

Definitions

1. A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional or nonconformist lifestyle.
2. A native or resident of Bohemia.
3. The Czech language.
   historical
4. A Gypsy, a Romani.
   archaic
5. Alternative letter-case form of bohemian; someone known for flouting social conventions, especially someone involved in the arts.
   alt-of

Equivalents

Examples

“Burlington, where Mr. Twitchell grew up and where he now spends summers, was singled out by David Brooks in his wickedly funny “Bobos in Paradise” as a model⟳ Latte Town, a city that has perfectly reconciled the mercenary instincts of the bourgeoisie with the artistic spirit of the bohemians to create⟳ an upscale consumer culture.”

“During 1940–1941, the few Hollywood bohemians that did appear⟳ received "harsher" depictions. The United States' preparations for and eventual entry into World War II figured prominently in this decline⟳ and change⟳ in the treatment of Hollywood bohemians.”

“Whitman was, by no means, the "King of Bohemia"—that title went to Henry Clapp Jr., the founding editor of the Saturday Press⟳—but the bohemians embraced and supported him at a crucial moment in his career.”

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