Definition

Proper noun: * A borough of New York City: Staten Island is one of the five administrative boroughs that constitute New York City, located in the southwest part of the city.

Usage

• Staten Island is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the geographical and political entity. It is often preceded by the preposition "in" or "on" when discussing location.
  • Example: She lives on Staten Island.
  • Example: The conference will be held in Staten Island.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Staten Island is connected to Brooklyn by the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
  • The Staten Island Ferry provides a famous view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

Advanced Usage

• "The Borough of Staten Island": This is the formal legal name used in administrative contexts.
  • Example: The official seal of the Borough of Staten Island features a design representing its history.*

Variants and Related Words

• Staten Islander (noun): A resident of Staten Island.
  • Example: As a lifelong Staten Islander, he knows all the best local restaurants.

Synonyms

• Richmond County: This is the formal county name that is coterminous with the Borough of Staten Island. While used in some official contexts (e.g., the New York State court system), "Staten Island" is the far more common term in everyday speech.
  • Example: For legal purposes, the address may be listed as Richmond County, New York.

Noun

1. a borough of New York City