Staten Island

geographical name

Stat·​en Island ˈsta-tᵊn How to pronounce Staten Island (audio)
1
island of southeastern New York southwest of the mouth of the Hudson River
2
or formerly Richmond borough of New York City including Staten Island population 468,730

Note: Staten Island is the smallest borough of New York City.

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“Staten Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Staten%20Island. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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