Massachusite

Origin

en + -Massachusetts + ite

Full definition of Massachusite

Noun

1. (archaic, ) A native or resident of the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America.

Synonyms

• Bay Stater, Massachusettsan, Masshole (derogatory)

Usage notes

“Bay Stater” is the official designation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

General Laws of the Commonwealth of the State of Massachusetts, Part I, Title I, Chapter 2, Section 35: “Bay Staters shall be the official designation of citizens of the commonwealth.” but the federal government style guide prefers “Massachusettsan”.

U.S. Government Publishing Office Style Manual (edition published January 12, 2017), Chapter 5.23