Massachusetts

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Massachusetts [Massachusetts] BrE NAmE
a north-eastern US state in ↑New England, also known informally as the Bay State or the Old Colony. The capital and largest city is ↑Boston. The state was settled in 1620 by the ↑Pilgrim Fathers. It played an important part in the ↑American Revolution and was one of the original 13 states. Its main industries include the production of electronic and communication equipment, as well as education and research. It also produces a lot of vegetables and fruit, especially cranberries.