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Definition of Staten Island in English:

Staten Island

proper noun

  • An island borough of New York City, in the southwestern part of the city; population 487,407 (2008).

Pronunciation

Staten Island

/ˌstatn ˈīlənd/ /ˌstætn ˈaɪlənd/

Origin

Named by early Dutch settlers after the Staten or States General of the Netherlands.