Definition of Wellington
:a boot having a loose top with the front usually coming to or above the knee
—usually used in plural
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Origin and Etymology of wellington
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Wellington
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biographical name
Wel·ling·ton
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ˈwe-liŋ-tən
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Definition of Wellington
1st Duke of 1769–1852 Arthur Wellesley; the Iron Duke British general and statesman
Wellington
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geographical name
Wel·ling·ton
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ˈwe-liŋ-tən
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Definition of Wellington
1
village in southeastern Florida west-southwest of Palm Beach population 56,508
2
city and port on Port Nicholson (Wellington Harbor) on Cook Strait in the southwestern part of the North Island, New Zealand population 187,500
Note:
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.
WELLINGTON Defined for English Language Learners
Wellington
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Definition of Wellington for English Language Learners
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: a tall boot made of rubber
Wellington
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noun
Definition of Wellington for English Language Learners
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: a tall boot made of rubber
Wellington
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noun
Definition of Wellington for English Language Learners
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: a tall boot made of rubber
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