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Definition of bostonian

bostonian

/bɔːˈstoʊ.ni.ən/
bos · to · ni · an
Plural:Bostonians
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Adjective:Bostonian
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bostonian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

American Relating to or characteristic of the city of Boston, Massachusetts, or its people, culture, and distinctive regional dialect.

Example

"She spoke with a distinct Bostonian accent, dropping her R's at the ends of words."

• noun

1

American A native or long-term resident of Boston, a major historic port city and the capital of Massachusetts in the United States.

Example

"The proud Bostonian spent his weekends cheering for the Red Sox at Fenway Park."

• Rhymes for bostonian

• Nearby Words

bosnia and herzegovina
boston
boston fern
bostonian
bostryx
boti
boti falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the city name 'Boston' (which originally traces back to Boston in Lincolnshire, England, a contraction of 'Botolph's stone' or 'Botolph's town') combined with the Latinate suffix '-ian', denoting a person or thing belonging to a particular place.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bostonian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bostonian
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