Wel·ling·ton (w l  ng-t n) The capital of New Zealand, on an inlet of Cook Strait in extreme southern North Island. It was founded in 1840 and supplanted Auckland as capital in 1865. Population: 398,000. |
| Wellington, First Duke of. Title of Arthur Wellesley. Known as "the Iron Duke." 1769-1852. British general and politician. Commander of British troops during the Peninsular War (1808-1814), he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo (1815), thus ending the Napoleonic Wars. As prime minister (1828-1830) he passed the Catholic Emancipation Act (1829). |
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| Noun | 1. |  Wellington - British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852) |
| 2. |  Wellington - the capital of New Zealand New Zealand - an independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery | |
| 3. |  Wellington - (19th century) a man's high tasseled bootboot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg |
Translations
Wellington [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] n → Wellington m
Wellington [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] n (Geog) → Wellington nt
Wellington [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] n → Wellington f
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