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Whitechapel
WUH-iht-chap-uhl
Whitechapel (name) means a district in East London, historically associated with the Jack the Ripper murders. Example: “The murders took place in the Whitechapel district of London.”
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A district in East London, historically associated with the Jack the Ripper murders.
"The murders took place in the Whitechapel district of London."
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Etymology
Named after a small chapel of ease dedicated to St Mary.
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What does “Whitechapel” mean?
The word “Whitechapel” means a district in East London, historically associated with the Jack the Ripper murders.
How do you pronounce “Whitechapel”?
“Whitechapel” is pronounced WUH-iht-chap-uhl (/ˈwaɪt.t͡ʃæp.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Whitechapel” in a sentence?
Here is “Whitechapel” used in a sentence: “The murders took place in the Whitechapel district of London.”
What part of speech is “Whitechapel”?
“Whitechapel” is a name.
