Wellesley (en. Wellesley)
/ˈwɛl.zli/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Name of a women's university located in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
She studied at Wellesley College and graduated with honors.
Ella estudió en Wellesley College y se graduó con honores.
Name of a locality in the state of Massachusetts.
Wellesley is known for its beautiful residences and its tranquil environment.
Wellesley es conocida por sus hermosas residencias y su ambiente tranquilo.
Etymology
The name Wellesley comes from an English locality and has been adopted by several institutions and places in the United States.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Wellesley College
University for women with a rich academic tradition.
Wellesley College
Wellesley in summer
Referring to the natural beauty of the area during the summer season.
Wellesley en verano
Related Words
education
The process of acquiring knowledge.
educación
university
Higher education institution that grants academic degrees.
universidad
Slang Meanings
A way to refer to the students of Wellesley.
She is a 'Wellesley girl', very intelligent and determined.
Ella es una 'Wellesley girl', muy inteligente y decidida.
Used colloquially to describe the intense academic culture.
Life at Wellesley is so intense that it sometimes makes you feel like you're in a 'Wellesley bubble'.
La vida en Wellesley es tan intensa que a veces te hace sentir que estás en un 'Wellesley bubble'.