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Definition of whereas

whereas

/wɛərˈæz/
where · as
Plural:whereases
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• conjunction

1

In contrast or comparison with the fact that; while on the contrary.

Example

"Some species of owls are strictly nocturnal, whereas others actively hunt during the twilight hours."

2

Taking into consideration the fact that; inasmuch as (used chiefly in formal preambles and legal documents).

Example

"Whereas the municipality has approved the new zoning regulations, construction on the community center may now proceed."

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• noun

1

An introductory statement or recital in a formal document or legal resolution that begins with the word 'whereas'.

Example

"The committee revised several whereases in the draft resolution before submitting it to the board for a final vote."

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• Rhymes for whereas

• Nearby Words

whenever
where
whereabouts
whereas
whereby
wherefore
wherein

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English in the 14th century as a compound of 'where' and 'as', originally used to mean 'in view of the fact that' in legal and official documents before developing its contrastive sense.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whereas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whereas
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