Bay Stater
English
Etymology
From Bay State, a nickname name given to Massachusetts due to the geographical features of Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay and Narragansett Bay, + -er.
Noun
Bay Stater (plural Bay Staters)
- A native or resident of the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America.
Usage notes
“Bay Stater” is the official designation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts[1] but the federal government style guide prefers “Massachusettsan”.[2]
Synonyms
- Massachusettsan
- Massachusite
- Masshole (derogatory)
References
- 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.”
- U.S. Government Publishing Office Style Manual (edition published January 12, 2017), Chapter 5.23