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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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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