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Definition of Wellington
1. Noun. British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852).
Exact synonyms: Arthur Wellesley, Duke Of Wellington, First Duke Of Wellington, Iron Duke
Generic synonyms: Full General, General, National Leader, Solon, Statesman
Generic synonyms: Full General, General, National Leader, Solon, Statesman
2. Noun. The capital of New Zealand.
Exact synonyms: Capital Of New Zealand
Generic synonyms: National Capital
Group relationships: New Zealand
Generic synonyms: National Capital
Group relationships: New Zealand
3. Noun. (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot.
Definition of Wellington
1. Proper noun. Any of several places in Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Somerset. ¹
2. Proper noun. The capital of New Zealand. ¹
3. Proper noun. (politics New Zealand slang) by extension, the Government of New Zealand. ¹
4. Proper noun. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British soldier and statesman. ¹
5. Proper noun. (surname habitational from=Old English dot=) from the places in England. ¹
6. Noun. (military fashion) A Wellington boot ¹
7. Noun. Meat baked in a puff pastry. ¹
8. Noun. (alternative spelling of Wellington) (the boot). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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