Boston

North America, United States
United States

People from Boston are called:

Male/General:

Bostonian

Pronunciation:

/bɒˈstoʊniən/

Quick Facts

Population:
675,647 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Boston, Lincolnshire, England, the hometown of several Puritan colonists.

About Boston

  • Capital city of Massachusetts since 1630.
  • Cradle of the American Revolution and birthplace of American independence.
  • Major center for education, medicine, and technology.
  • Home to Harvard University, MIT, and the Freedom Trail.

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