Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Ellis Island
Proper Noun
/ˈɛlɪs ˈaɪlənd/
Definition
A small island in New York Harbor that was the site of the largest immigrant processing station in the United States from 1892 to 1954.
Examples
- Many immigrants passed through Ellis Island before settling in various parts of the United States.
- The Ellis Island Immigration Museum allows visitors to explore the history of immigration in America.
- She was fascinated to learn that her ancestors arrived at Ellis Island in the early 1900s.
Meaning
Ellis Island served as the primary gateway for millions of immigrants seeking a new life in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Synonyms
- Immigrant station
- Processing center
- Gateway to America
