Ellis Island

/ˌɛləs ˌaɪlənd/
/ˈɛlɪs ˈaɪlɪnd/
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Definitions of Ellis Island
  1. noun
    an island in New York Bay that was formerly the principal immigration station for the United States
    “some twelve millions immigrants passed through Ellis Island”
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    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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