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massachusetts

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌmæsəˈtʃusəts// mass·a·chu·setts

n. a state in the northeastern United States. It is famous for its history, top universities, and the city of Boston.

n. a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is historically significant as the site of the Mayflower landing and is a global hub for higher education and biotechnology.


SIMPLE

Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts.

CONTEXTUAL

Many students move to Massachusetts every autumn to attend one of the many prestigious universities in the area.

COMPLEX

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, serving as the site of the Boston Tea Party and the first battles of the war.

Synonyms
Origin

From Massachusett Muhsachuweesut, from muhs (“great”) + wachuwees (“hill”) + -ut (locative suffix) i.e. the Great Blue Hill of the Wôpanâak people.

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