conjunction
whereas
Used to contrast two facts or situations.
My sister prefers coffee, whereas I usually drink tea.
Etymology
The compound developed from expressions placing matters in relation. Its modern contrastive use sets one fact against another.
More examples
- This jacket is waterproof, whereas the cheaper one isn't.
- Whereas mornings are quiet here, evenings are usually busy.
- The bus takes an hour, whereas the train takes twenty minutes.