1. whereas - Noun
2. whereas - Adverb
3. whereas - Conjunction
At which place; where.
Considering that; it being the case that; since; -- used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow.
When in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in truth that; although; -- implying opposition to something that precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something consequent.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHe who willingly accepts chastening by affliction is not dominated by evil thoughts against his will; whereas he who does not accept affliction is taken prisoner by evil thoughts, even though he resists them. Marcus Eremita
Another belief of mine; that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood
The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race. Gough Whitlam
Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods. Christopher Hitchens
Money does not announce how it is earned but whereas properly earned money appreciates, improperly earned money depreciates. Nigerian Proverb
One man can burn water, whereas another cannot even burn oil. Kashmir Proverb