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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Alan Rubins, from Whitefield, said he "dropped everything" when he heard about the King's visit to join the crowd.

From BBC

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

Joanne Lazarus, 61, from Whitefield, Bury, shouted "shame on you" and "you're embarrassing" at Mr Lammy as he spoke at the vigil.

From BBC

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

Meanwhile, the families of Whitefield pupils have now formed a campaign group that is calling on the government to act.

From BBC

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