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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

Beatrix’s mother — Juliana — and her mother’s mother — Wilhelmina — all stood down and eased into retirement.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

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

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Missus Wilhelmina walks into the classroom and stands in the center, right in front of the blackboard, and announces that Kalinda won’t be a student here anymore.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender

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