boston massacre

Bos·ton mas·sa·cre

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-stuh n, bos-tuh n mas-uh-ker]
- /ˈbɔ stən, ˈbɒs tən ˈmæs ə kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-stuh n, bos-tuh n mas-uh-ker]
- /ˈbɔ stən, ˈbɒs tən ˈmæs ə kər/

Definitions of boston massacre words

noun boston massacre an outbreak (1770) in Boston against British troops, in which a few citizens were killed 3
noun boston massacre a riot in Boston (March 5, 1770) arising from the resentment of Boston colonists toward British troops quartered in the city, in which the troops fired on the mob and killed several persons. 1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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