Massachusetts
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Name — A US state in New England; capital and largest city Boston.
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Etymology
From the Massachusett language, meaning roughly "at the great hill," referring to the Blue Hills near Boston.
Full origin of Massachusetts →Frequently asked questions
What does “Massachusetts” mean?
The word “Massachusetts” means a US state in New England; capital and largest city Boston. In plain terms, a New England state named after an Indigenous word for a nearby hill.
How do you pronounce “Massachusetts”?
“Massachusetts” is pronounced ma-suh-CHOO-sihts (/ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ in IPA).
How do you use “Massachusetts” in a sentence?
Here is “Massachusetts” used in a sentence: “They spent the fall in Massachusetts to see the changing leaves.”
What part of speech is “Massachusetts”?
“Massachusetts” is a name.
Is “Massachusetts” a common word?
“Massachusetts” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston is both the capital and the largest city of Massachusetts. It is the state's political and economic centre in New England.
Where is Massachusetts located?
Massachusetts is a US state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It sits along the Atlantic coast in that corner of the country.
How do you spell and capitalise 'Massachusetts'?
As the name of a state, 'Massachusetts' is always capitalised. It is spelled with a double 's' in the middle and a double 't' near the end, a common source of spelling errors.