Massachusetts

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/

Origin

The state is named after the tribe. The tribe is named after the Great Blue Hill they resided near. Compare Massachusett mishe, missi, mass- ("great"), wadchu, -adchu ("mountain"), -et ("place").

Full definition of Massachusetts

Proper noun

1. A Capital: Boston.

Derived terms

• MA
• Massachusettsan
• Massachusettsian
• Massachusite