Bostonian

noun

Bos·to·nian bȯ-ˈstō-nē-ən

-nyən

plural Bostonians

: a native or inhabitant of Boston, Massachusetts

Bostonian adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Bostonian was in 1682

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“Bostonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bostonian. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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