Massachusettsan
English
Etymology
Massachusetts + -an
Noun
Massachusettsan (plural Massachusettsans)
- A native or resident of the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America.
Synonyms
- Bay Stater
- Massachusite
- Masshole (derogatory)
Usage notes
“Bay Stater” is the official designation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts[1] but the federal government style guide prefers “Massachusettsan”.[2]
References
- ^ General Laws of the Commonwealth of the State of Massachusetts, Part I, Title I, Chapter 2, Section 35: “Bay Staters shall be the official designation of citizens of the commonwealth.”
- ^ U.S. Government Publishing Office Style Manual (edition published January 12, 2017), Chapter 5.23