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WEBSTER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

United States lexicographer (1758-1843)

Synonyms:

Noah Webster; Webster

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

lexicographer; lexicologist (a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language)

Sense 2

Meaning:

United States politician and orator (1782-1817)

Synonyms:

Daniel Webster; Webster

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

pol; political leader; politician; politico (a person active in party politics)

Sense 3

Meaning:

English playwright (1580-1625)

Synonyms:

John Webster; Webster

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

dramatist; playwright (someone who writes plays)

Credits