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Meaning of "Whittier" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHITTIER

Whittier  [ˈwɪtɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHITTIER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Whittier is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WHITTIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Whittier in the English dictionary

The definition of Whittier in the dictionary is John Greenleaf. 1807–92, US poet and humanitarian: a leading campaigner in the antislavery movement. His poems include Snow-Bound.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHITTIER


bittier
ˈbɪtɪə
crotcheteer
ˈkrɒtʃɪtɪə
cymatia
sɪˈmeɪtɪə
hospitia
hɒˈspɪtɪə
matier
ˈmeɪtɪə
mightier
ˈmaɪtɪə
pitier
ˈpɪtɪə
prettier
ˈprɪtɪə
spermatia
spɜːˈmeɪtɪə
syncytia
sɪnˈsɪtɪə
syssitia
sɪˈsɪtɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHITTIER

Whitman
Whitney
whitrack
whitret
whitrick
whitster
Whitsun
Whitsunday
Whitsuntide
whittawer
whitter
whitterick
Whittington
whittle
whittler
whittlings
whittret
Whitworth screw thread

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHITTIER

battier
bustier
cattier
chattier
cottier
dottier
fattier
grittier
knottier
nattier
nittier
nuttier
pettier
pottier
puttier
rattier
ruttier
scattier
snottier
spottier
wittier

Synonyms and antonyms of Whittier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Whittier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHITTIER

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The translations of Whittier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Whittier» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

惠蒂尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Whittier
570 millions of speakers

English

Whittier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Whittier
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ويتير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Whittier
278 millions of speakers

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Whittier
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

: Whittier
260 millions of speakers

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Whittier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Whittier
190 millions of speakers

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Whittier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホイッティア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

위 티어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Whittier
85 millions of speakers
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Whittier
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

व्हाईटियर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Whittier
70 millions of speakers

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Whittier
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Whittier
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Whittier
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Whittier
30 millions of speakers
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Whittier
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Whittier
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Whittier
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Whittier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Whittier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHITTIER»

The term «Whittier» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.308 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHITTIER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Whittier

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHITTIER»

Discover the use of Whittier in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Whittier and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute Guide to Patient ...
Now, with this unique guide, the Institute's expert insights are available to physicians! Packed with key information, this portable reference presents easy-to-use tools to effectively manage and communicate with patients about diabetes.
Athena Philis-Tsimikas, Stephanie Decker, 2010
2
Selected Poems
The work of the abolitionist poet is featured here, including his denunciation of the Fugitive Slave Law and his portraits of rural life that combine religion, politics, and rich narration.
John Greenleaf Whittier, Brenda Wineapple, 2004
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Congregational Hymns from the Poetry of John Greenleaf ...
"This book compares Whittier's original published texts with those versions that were adapted as hymns, exhibiting the hymnodic elements of his poetry and allowing the reader to observe the methods and results of textual changes to Whittier ...
Samuel J. Rogal, 2009
4
The Letters of John Greenleaf Whittier
Source: Handwritten copy, Harvard University, annotated by Whittier. Published: Pickard, Life, pp. 62-63, with Whittier's revisions included. Recipient: Abijah Wyman Thayer (1796-1864) was one of Whittier's earliest benefactors and friends.
John Greenleaf Whittier, 1975
5
Feminist Generations: The Persistence of the Radical Women's ...
In the series Women in the Political Economy, edited by Ronnie J. Steinberg.
Nancy Whittier, 2010
6
Political Poetry as Discourse: Rereading John Greenleaf ...
This book examines the works of the political poets John Greenleaf Whittier and Ebenezer Elliott, drawing comparisons to contemporary hip hoppers who take their words from local newspapers and other discursive sources that they read, hear, ...
Angela M. Leonard, 2010
7
John Greenleaf Whittier: Fighting Quaker
A biography of the shy Quaker farm boy who became one of America's best-known and best-loved nineteenth-century poets.
Ruth Langland Holberg, 1958
8
John Greenleaf Whittier
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 2009
9
John Greenleaf Whittier
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Richard Burton, 2011
10
Whittier's Snow-Bound: A Study and Interpretation with ...
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.
John Greenleaf Whittier, Lucy Adella Sloan, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHITTIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Whittier is used in the context of the following news items.
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Suspect Armed With Metal Stick Fatally Shot By Deputies In Whittier
WHITTIER (CBSLA.com) — Authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting on Thursday that took place in Whittier. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
2
Ku Klux Klan propaganda blankets Whittier neighborhood
Those living in the 5400 block of Adele Avenue received plastic bags containing the fliers with KKK propaganda, a rock and a lollipop, the Whittier Police ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
3
'Conflagration' destroys home at 107 Whittier St. in Northampton
The Northampton Fire Department and other neighboring departments respond to a fire at 107 Whittier Street in Northampton. Purchase photo reprints ». «GazetteNET, Jun 15»
4
Whittier home invasion armed suspects sought
Whittier home invasion armed suspects sought. Two suspects are on the run following a home invasion in Whittier, where people were threatened at gunpoint. «KABC-TV, Apr 15»
5
Father mourns 2 sons killed in New Castle fire
“My brother is in there,” Cullen Whittier, 6, told Kraft as she dialed 911, ... Isaiah Whittier, 5, and Roman Whittier, 2 months, died in the fire, according to the ... «Tribune-Review, Apr 15»
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Police: Man Held Girlfriend Captive, Hit Her With Hammer And …
Authorities say she escaped Saturday morning from 43-year-old Glenn Whittier, of Latrobe. She was taken to a hospital. Her condition wasn't immediately ... «Huffington Post, Mar 15»
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Whittier police officers sue, say they were forced to meet quotas
Six Whittier police officers are suing the city, saying they faced retaliation when they ... which they claim were imposed by the Whittier Police Department in 2008, ... «Los Angeles Times, Mar 15»
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Welcome To Whittier, Alaska, A Community Under One Roof
Whittier, Alaska, is a sleepy town on the west side of Prince William Sound, tucked between picturesque mountains. But if you're picturing a small huddle of ... «NPR, Jan 15»
9
Whittier girl's balloon message to her dead father gets an …
6, her dad's birthday. “I thought 'What are the chances of someone finding this balloon,” Ashlynn said Tuesday at softball practice at Whittier High. “One out of a ... «The Whittier Daily News, Jan 15»
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Whittier woman in custody for South Pasadena hit-and-run that …
South Pasadena Police Chief Arthur Miller said police arrested Tiffani Lowden, 38, of Whittier, on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. She told police she is responsible for a ... «The Pasadena Star-News, Dec 14»

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