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Whitman
WIHT-muhn
Whitman (name) means an English surname meaning "white man", most famously borne by American poet Walt Whitman. Example: “Walt Whitman wrote "Leaves of Grass".”
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An English surname meaning "white man", most famously borne by American poet Walt Whitman.
"Walt Whitman wrote "Leaves of Grass"."
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What does “Whitman” mean?
The word “Whitman” means an English surname meaning "white man", most famously borne by American poet Walt Whitman.
How do you pronounce “Whitman”?
“Whitman” is pronounced WIHT-muhn (/ˈwɪt.mən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Whitman” in a sentence?
Here is “Whitman” used in a sentence: “Walt Whitman wrote "Leaves of Grass".”
What part of speech is “Whitman”?
“Whitman” is a name.
Is “Whitman” a common word?
“Whitman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
