1. people who live unconventional lives, especially artists, writers, or intellectuals who reject traditional social values
2. natives or inhabitants of Bohemia, a historical region in central Europe
Usage: historical; geographical

Examples

• The bohemians gathered in the coffee shop to discuss art and philosophy.
• Many bohemians lived in the Greenwich Village neighborhood during the 1960s.
• She admired the bohemians’ carefree lifestyle and artistic dedication.
• The ancient bohemians were known for their skilled craftsmanship.
• Young bohemians often reject conventional career paths to pursue creative endeavors.
• The bohemians of Prague contributed significantly to European culture.
• Her parents worried she was becoming too influenced by the local bohemians.