bostonians

Bos·to·ni·an

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-stoh-nee-uh n, bo-stoh-]
- /bɔˈstoʊ ni ən, bɒˈstoʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-stoh-nee-uh n, bo-stoh-]
- /bɔˈstoʊ ni ən, bɒˈstoʊ-/

Definitions of bostonians word

adjective bostonians of, relating to, or typical of Boston, Mass., or its residents: a Bostonian childhood; Bostonian reserve. 1
noun bostonians a novel (1886) by Henry James. 1
noun bostonians plural of Bostonian. 0

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Origin of bostonians

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85; Boston + -ian

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Parts of speech for Bostonians

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bostonians popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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