Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of Noah Webster, especially in reference to his linguistic and lexicographical work, particularly his American English dictionary.

“The linguist’s Websterian approach to language helped shape American English as we know it today.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Noah Webster, especially in reference to his linguistic and lexicographical work, particularly his American English dictionary.

“The Websterian spelling of words was adopted in many American dictionaries.”