Used to compare two things or people, showing that they are different; it means 'while on the other hand' or 'in contrast to the fact that'.
“In the survey, 80% of men chose the apartment with a city view, whereas only 45% of women preferred that option.”
“The company's profits increased last year, whereas its competitor saw a significant decline.”
In CELPIP Writing (Task 2 or 3), use 'whereas' to contrast two pieces of information, especially when comparing charts, survey results, or two opinions. For example, in a survey response, you can say, 'The younger age group prefers online shopping, whereas older adults tend to shop in physical stores.' In Speaking, it can also help you compare two options when giving your opinion.
Synonyms: while, on the other hand, but