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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Gateway To The West.
Gateway To The West - as a noun
The largest city in missouri; a busy river port on the mississippi river near its confluence with the missouri river; was an important staging area for wagon trains westward in the 19th century
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
saint louisst. louisExample Sentences
"The city of St. Louis serves as the gateway to the west for many travelers."
"Many settlers used St. Louis as their gateway to the west during the 19th century."