whereas whereas /wɛrˈæz/

conjunction

1. On the other hand; while on the contrary. Contrasting two situations  ( whereas , where )
   on the other hand; while on the contrary. Contrasting two situations
   
2. (mostly formal or archaic) it being the fact that; accountingfor the fact that  ( whereas )
   (mostly formal or archaic) it being the fact that; accountingfor the fact that