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Wellington

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Wellington

1
 n
the capital of New Zealand
2
 n
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
3
 n
(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Wellington
1

n the capital of New Zealand

Synonyms:
capital of New Zealand
Example of:
national capital
the capital city of a nation
2

n British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

Synonyms:
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, First Duke of Wellington, Iron Duke
Example of:
full general, general
a general officer of the highest rank
national leader, solon, statesman
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
3

n (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot

Synonyms:
Hessian boot, Wellington boot, hessian, jackboot
Type of:
boot
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
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