Bostonian

American

[baw-stoh-nee-uhn, bo-stoh-] / bɔˈstoʊ ni ən, bɒˈstoʊ- /

adjective

of, relating to, or typical of Boston, Mass., or its residents.

a Bostonian childhood; Bostonian reserve.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Boston, Mass.

Etymology

Origin of Bostonian

First recorded in 1675–85; Boston + -ian

Example Sentences

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Steve Kawa, my chief of staff, a gay Bostonian whose accent cut through all nonsense, pulled me aside and spoke from his heart.

From Los Angeles Times

He concludes his account with the most radical abolitionist of all, John Brown, who had little patience for the inhibitions of the Bostonians.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a 25-year-old Boston Symphony assistant conductor, he was speaking to audiences, sharing enthusiasm that not all uptight Bostonians were quite ready for.

From Los Angeles Times

However, I couldn’t let him slip this fastball by a native Bostonian.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Bostonians” got an Oscar nomination for Vanessa Redgrave, but the film never quite had the visibility of many films they made after.

From Salon

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