whosoever

American  

[hoo-soh-ev-er] / ˌhu soʊˈɛv ər /

pronoun

possessive

whosesoever,

objective

whomsoever

1. whoever; whatever person.

   Whosoever wants to apply should write to the bureau.

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whosoever British  

/ ˌhuːsəʊˈɛvə /

pronoun

1. an archaic or formal word for whoever

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Etymology

Origin of whosoever

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at whoso, ever

Example Sentences

"Whosoever is behind it and whosoever hatched the conspiracy will be unveiled and those who are behind it will be arrested," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022

Whosoever depends on the applause of others for his own comfort and assurance, may in justice remain an empty vessel...unless you count the garbage there, difficult to dispose of without contaminating others.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018

Then Mr. Aldrin read Jesus’ words from the Gospel of John: “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whosoever abides in me will bring forth much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2016

Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.

From Time • Jul. 15, 2014

Unlike New Brown, however, Whosoever wasn’t a storefront church.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride