Massachusetts
North America, United States
United States
People from Massachusetts are called:
Male/General:
Massachusettsan
Pronunciation:
/ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪtsən/
Etymology & Origin
From a Massachusett tribe term meaning 'near the great hill' (likely Blue Hill).
About Massachusetts
- Capital city: Boston.
- Historic center of the American Revolution.
- Economy driven by education, biotech, and finance.
- Admitted as the 6th state in 1788.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 7,100,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America