What Are People From Boston Called?

North America, United States

The demonym for people from Boston is:

Bostonian

Pronunciation:

/bɒˈstoʊniən/

Ends in -ian — see how this suffix works

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About Boston

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England, sitting on a peninsula along Massachusetts Bay. It was named after Boston, Lincolnshire, England, the hometown of several Puritan colonists, and it has served as the seat of the colony and state government since 1630. Boston is widely regarded as the cradle of the American Revolution, the site of events such as the Boston Tea Party and the battles that began the war. Today it is a major center for education, medicine, and technology, anchored by institutions including Harvard University and MIT in nearby Cambridge. The Freedom Trail, a path of historic sites through the city, lets visitors follow the story of American independence on foot. The city's neighborhoods, from the North End to Beacon Hill, reflect centuries of immigration and change.

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

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Etymology of the Boston Demonym

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

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