Whittier

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biographical name

Whit·​ti·​er ˈ(h)wi-tē-ər How to pronounce Whittier (audio)
John Greenleaf 1807–1892 American poet

Whittier

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geographical name

Whit·​ti·​er ˈ(h)wi-tē-ər How to pronounce Whittier (audio)
city southeast of Los Angeles in southwestern California population 85,331

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“Whittier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whittier. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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