| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| SYLLABICATION: | Bos·ton |
| PRONUNCIATION: |  bô st n, b stn |
| The capital and largest city of Massachusetts, in the eastern part of the state on Boston Bay, an arm of Massachusetts Bay. Founded in the 17th century, it was a leading center of agitation against England in the 18th century and a stronghold of abolitionist thought in the 19th century. Today it is a major commercial, financial, and educational hub. Population: 574,283. | | OTHER FORMS: | Bos·toni·an (bô-st n -n, bs-) —ADJECTIVE & NOUN
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