NOUN | person | Arthur Wellesley, Wellington, Duke of Wellington, First Duke of Wellington, Iron Duke | British general and statesman |
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Meaning | British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852). | |
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Synonyms | Wellington, Duke of Wellington, First Duke of Wellington, Iron Duke | |
Instance of | general, full general | A general officer of the highest rank |
statesman, solon, national leader | A man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs | |
Spanish | Arthur Wellesley | |
Catalan | Arthur Wellesley |
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