Whitehall

noun

White·​hall ˈ(h)wīt-ˌhȯl How to pronounce Whitehall (audio)
: the British government

Word History

Etymology

Whitehall, thoroughfare of London in which are located the chief offices of British government

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Whitehall was in 1827

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“Whitehall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whitehall. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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