Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, grammarian, and language reformer. He is best known for his work on American English language and lexicography.
He was born on October 16, 1758, in West Hartford, Connecticut, and he passed away on May 28, 1843, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was a prominent American lexicographer and linguist who made significant contributions to the development of American English. His most famous work is "An American Dictionary of the English Language," published in 1828, commonly known as Webster's Dictionary. This dictionary helped standardize American spelling and pronunciation and promoted the use of distinctively American words and language, which played a crucial role in the development of a uniquely American linguistic identity. Webster was also a proponent of education reform in the United States and authored numerous textbooks, including the "Blue-Backed Speller," which was widely used in American schools for generations. His legacy lives on in the continued use of his dictionaries and the American English language he helped shape.
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