Whitefield

American

[hwit-feeld, wit-] / ˈʰwɪtˌfild, ˈwɪt- /

noun

George, 1714–70, English Methodist evangelist.

Whitefield British

/ ˈwɪtˌfiːld /

noun

George. 1714–70, English Methodist preacher, who separated from the Wesleys (?1741) because of his Calvinistic views

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Other Word Forms

Whitefieldian noun
Whitefieldite noun

Example Sentences

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Thomas Perry’s tough-minded heroine Jane Whitefield has been the center of nine previous works of suspense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Dawn Littler, 51, from Whitefield in Bury, is offering the cash to anyone who can help find her female Cavapoo, Frankie - who bolted from playing fields in Hyde three years ago.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

One victim was listed in Lenoir County, Lazarus Rouse on August 1, 1916, and one, Jerome Whitefield, on August 14, 1921, in Jones County.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

Whitefield School said it acted in pupils' best interests and was not obliged to make barring referrals.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

To listen to Whitefield in Lady Huntingdon's drawing-room became a recognised diversion for society, and the most cynical and worldly were found side by side with the serious and devout.

From Fletcher of Madeley by Macdonald, Frederic W.

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