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Wilhelmina

American  
[wil-uh-mee-nuh, wil-hel-, vil-hel-mee-nah] / ˌwɪl əˈmi nə, ˌwɪl hɛl-, ˌvɪl hɛlˈmi nɑ /

noun

  1. Mount Wilhelmina, former name of Trikora.

  2. a female given name: derived from William.


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When the series ended in 2010, Wilhelmina becomes editor-in-chief, with Marc remaining by her side.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

For those on the other side of the dispute, the decision “is a monumental win for Filipino farmers and Filipino people,” Greenpeace Southeast Asia campaigner Wilhelmina Pelegrina said in a statement.

From Science Magazine • May 2, 2024

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands attended the service, according to documents in the Dutch National Archives.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2023

“At the same time, it is important to protect the integrity of the mortal remains of Sister Wilhelmina to allow for a thorough investigation.”

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2023

Even with Missus Wilhelmina standing there, the excited whispers break out again, and Anise says something that makes her group of hyenas howl.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender

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