DUKE OF WELLINGTON

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

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; Wellington

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

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)

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