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noun
A harbor, airport, or border crossing where goods or immigrants enter a country.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The location or mechanism by which a foreign entity gains entry into the body or self.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: point of entry
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: port
Narrower terms: Nogales, Los Angeles, City of the Angels, San Diego, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Miami, Panama City, Tampa, Brunswick, Columbus, Gary, New Orleans, Houghton, Saginaw, New York, New York City, Greater New York, Portland, Erie, Brownsville, Laredo, Aberdeen, Bellingham, Seattle
History
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Across languages
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