EPISODE · Nov 17, 2019 · 25 MIN
Episode 78: Bohemian
from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast
As a common noun, 'bohemian' describes an artistic, carefree lifestyle usually marked by poverty and unorthodoxy. The word is derived from Bohemia, a region in the modern Czech Republic, but its semantic connection to actual Czechs is nearly nonexistent. In this episode, we trace the long history of the word 'bohemian' from its origins as an ancient Celtic homeland to the present.
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