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Massachusettsan
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English
Etymology
From en Massachusetts an.
Noun
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 Bay Stater
en Massachusite
en Massachusettsian
en Masshole (derogatory)
References
en proper adjectives
en Demonyms American demonyms Massachusetts, USA