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Meaning of Websterism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An orthographic convention due to Noah Webster (1758-1843), American lexicographer and spelling reformer.

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Examples

“Again, the spelling of such words as "center" and "traveler" is not an Americanism, though to be found in a few American books, but a Websterism […]”

“[…] this improvement will no longer figure as an Americanism or a Websterism.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

websterite Websters Websterville webstore webstream webstress