Boston
North America, United States
United States
People from Boston are called:
Male/General:
Bostonian
Pronunciation:
/bɒˈstoʊniən/
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.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 675,647 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America