Staten Island

[ stat-n ]

noun
  1. an island facing New York Bay.

  2. Formerly Richmond. a borough of New York City including this island. 64½ sq. mi. (167 sq. km).

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Staten Island

/ (ˈstætən) /


noun
  1. an island in SE New York State, in New York Harbor: a borough of New York city; heavy industry. Pop: 443 728 (2000). Area: 155 sq km (60 sq miles)

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