ellis island

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Noun ellis island has 1 sense

Ellis Island - 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"
--₁ is a kind of island
--₁ is a part of New Jersey, Garden State, NJ

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Ellis Island

Description:

Ellis Island is a small island located in the harbor of New York City. It is famously known as the gateway for millions of immigrants coming to the United States between 1892 and 1954. Today, Ellis Island is a museum that celebrates the history of immigration and the contributions of those who passed through its doors.

Noun - Place:

Ellis Island - A small island in New York Harbor, historically known as the main processing center for immigrants entering the United States.

Sample Sentence 1:

The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers a fascinating look into the experiences of immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sample Sentence 2:

My great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island from Europe in 1910, seeking a better life in America.

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