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Bay Stater
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English
Etymology
From Bay State, a nickname name given to Massachusetts due to the geographical features of Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay and Narragansett Bay, en er inhabitant.
Noun
Bay Stater
A native or resident of the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America.
Usage notes
“Bay Stater” is the official designation of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsGeneral Laws of the Commonwealth of the State of Massachusetts, Part I, Title I, Chapter 2, Section 35: “Bay Staters shall be the official designation of citizens of the commonwealth.” but the federal government style guide prefers “Massachusettsan”.U.S. Government Publishing Office Style Manual (edition published January 12, 2017), Chapter 5.23
Synonyms
en Massachusettsan
en Massachusite
en Masshole (derogatory)
References
en American demonyms Massachusetts, USA