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ho·​bo·​he·​mia | \ ˌhō(ˌ)bōˈhēmēə \

Definition of hobohemia

1 : a usually run-down urban district in which hoboes congregate
2 : a fringe group of society made up of hoboes : the hobo realm

Other Words from hobohemia

hobohemian \ ¦⸗(ˌ)⸗¦hēmēən \ adjective or noun

History and Etymology for hobohemia

blend of hobo and bohemia

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“Hobohemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobohemia. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.

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