Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a man, whose occupation is to prepare, make, or sell whitewash or whitening substances, or to apply them.

“The whitaker spent years perfecting his formula for homemade whitewash.”

2. noun

A variant of the English surname Whitaker, often used as a given name.

“Whitaker was a popular name for boys in the 19th century.”

3. noun

In some English-speaking countries, a whitaker is a type of official who oversees and coordinates the whitewashing of buildings and monuments.

“The city’s whitaker was responsible for keeping the historic buildings looking their best.”