American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wellington
IPA transcription: ['wɛlɪŋtən]
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Noun
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British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
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the capital of New Zealand
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(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
Usage examples
- Both of these became a part of the Wellington to Craven Arms Railway.
- He was educated at Saint Patrick's College, Wellington and Victoria University of Wellington.
- It could be fine and warm in Tawa when Wellington was cold and overcast.
- It is owned and operated by Radio New Zealand from its Wellington headquarters.
- He then became the proprietor of the Wellington Hotel, and later a councillor.
- Most prominent buildings are situated along Wellington, Sparks and Elgin streets.
- Wellington is the main education centre for the borough.
- Wellington was reluctant and recommended that the King choose Peel.
- Company offices are in Wellington, New Plymouth, Perth and Calgary.
- Allom attended Wellington College, Berkshire, before going up to Trinity College, Cambridge.