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Bostonian

//bɒsˈtəʊniən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related to, characteristic of, or residing in Boston, Massachusetts.

    "Bostonian fashions are reserved, even dull, when compared to California style."

  2. 2
    Related to, characteristic of, or residing in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who was born in or who lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

    "Bostonians eagerly await the arrival of spring after a long, cold, snowy winter."

  2. 2
    a native or resident of Boston wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who was born in or who lives in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Boston + -ian.

Etymology 2

From Boston + -ian.

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