Whosoever: meaning, definitions and examples

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whosoever

 

[ หˆhwoสŠsoสŠหŒษ›vษ™r ]

Pronoun
Context #1 | Pronoun

general usage

Whosoever is an indefinite pronoun used to refer to any person or persons without specifying who they are. It suggests a sense of inclusivity, indicating that the statement applies to all individuals. This term often appears in legal, formal, or literary contexts. It conveys a universal sentiment, hinting that the action or fact mentioned is applicable to anyone.

Synonyms

anybody, anyone, whoever

Examples of usage

  • Whosoever believes in him shall not perish.
  • Whosoever wishes to join can sign up.
  • Whosoever is in need should ask for help.

Translations

Translations of the word "whosoever" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quem quer que seja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹ เค•เฅ‹เคˆ เคญเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wer auch immer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siapa pun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั‚ะพ ะฑ ะฝะต ะฑัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ktokolwiek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฐใงใ‚ใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quiconque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quien sea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท her kimse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„๊ตฌ๋“ ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ูƒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kdokoliv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ktokoฤพvek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่ฎบ่ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kdorkoli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hver sem er

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ะผ ะฑะพะปัะฐ ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜แƒช แƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hansฤฑ olursa olsun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quien sea

Etymology

The word 'whosoever' is derived from the Old English 'hwฤ' meaning 'who' and 'se' which means 'the' or 'that.' It combines the pronoun 'who' with the conjunction 'soever,' which is a variant of 'soever,' meaning 'ever' or 'whatever.' This construction has been used since the medieval period and is often found in religious texts, such as the Bible, where it emphasizes the universal application of a principle or rule. Over time, 'whosoever' has become emblematic of a form of inclusivity in English literature and legal texts, representing the idea that the statement applies broadly to all, without exception.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,951, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.