Synonyms for

Whitehall

Verb / ˈwaɪˌthɔ:l / / ˈhwaɪˌthɔ:l / Another word for whitehall — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Whitehall is the name of a street in London, England. It is also used to refer to the British government or the administrative center of the British government.

Synonyms & similar words

whitehall government administration bureaucracy officialdom establishment authorities regime regulation control command leadership management direction supervision governance jurisdiction rule dominion

Synonyms by register

Formal

pale fair light-colored unpigmented

Informal

blank clear empty plain

Literary

alabaster ivory snowy luminous

Antonyms

black dark colored stained soiled dirty grimy

Common collocations

  • whitehall palace
  • whitehall dancers
  • whitehall committee
  • whitehall building
  • whitehall street
  • whitehall road
  • whitehall district

Word family

noun whiteness
adjective white

Usage note

Whitehall most commonly refers to the government of the United Kingdom, particularly its civil service. It can also refer to the color white or a place named Whitehall.

Example sentences

  1. The British government is based in Whitehall.
  2. I walked down Whitehall on my trip to London.
  3. The Whitehall Palace was destroyed by fire in the 17th century.
  4. The Civil Service is a key part of Whitehall.
  5. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is located in Whitehall.

Quotes

  • The British Government has been an instrument for good at home and abroad, and that is something Whitehall should be proud of.
  • Whitehall is a very nice place to work, but it's not where you want to end up as a young officer.
  • I am not really part of the British establishment or Whitehall.

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