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Whitehall

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White·​hall | \ ˈ(h)wīt-ˌhȯl How to pronounce Whitehall (audio) \

Definition of Whitehall

: the British government

First Known Use of Whitehall

1827, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Whitehall

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

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“Whitehall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whitehall. Accessed 28 Sep. 2022.

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