Meaning & Definition of Wellington in English
English⟶
Wellington
/wɛlɪŋtən/
noun
1. British general and statesman
- He defeated napoleon at waterloo
- Subsequently served as prime minister (1769-1852)
synonym:
- Wellington,
- Duke of Wellington,
- First Duke of Wellington,
- Arthur Wellesley,
- Iron Duke
2. The capital of new zealand
synonym:
- Wellington,
- capital of New Zealand
3. (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
synonym:
- Hessian boot,
- hessian,
- jackboot,
- Wellington,
- Wellington boot