What is another word for whitehall?

Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪthɔːl] (IPA)

Whitehall is a name that is often associated with the government and political institutions of the United Kingdom. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of Whitehall, including Westminster, Downing Street, and the Palace of Westminster. As terms, they are sometimes used interchangeably, though sometimes there are differences in the precise location or function of the institutions they refer to. For example, Downing Street specifically refers to the residence of the Prime Minister, whereas Westminster is used more broadly to refer to the area around the Palace of Westminster which houses the Houses of Parliament. Regardless of the precise term used, these places are all central to the workings of the UK government.

Synonyms for Whitehall:

What are the hypernyms for Whitehall?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    government building, stone building, historic building, Landmark Building, London Building, State building, office complex.

What are the hyponyms for Whitehall?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Whitehall?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Whitehall

I'll meet you about half-past ten, Trafalgar Square by the lion that faces whitehall; I must go back to Brockett's, have supper and get my things, and say good-bye.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole
The Queen's portrait may properly be said to belong to the great wall painting which Holbein finished in 1537 for the Royal Palace at whitehall.
"Holbein"
Beatrice Fortescue
Quoted in whitehall Review, March 1, 1883, with statement that the English version of the poem is by Mr. Browning.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

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