Wellington

/ˈwɛlɪŋtən/

Other forms: Wellingtons

Definitions of Wellington

1. noun

   the capital of New Zealand
   synonyms: capital of New Zealand

   example of:

   national capital

   the capital city of a nation
2. noun

   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. noun

   (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