webster

• Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных личностей, включая английского драматурга, американского политика и оратора, а также американского лексикографа.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including an English playwright, a U.S. politician and orator, and a U.S. lexicographer.

uncountable · proper noun

1. English PlaywrightC1formal

   An English dramatist active in the early 17th century, known for his tragedies.

   Вебстер

   • Webster's play 'The Duchess of Malfi' is a classic of Jacobean drama.
   • Scholars often study Webster alongside Shakespeare and Marlowe.
   • The dark themes in Webster's works reflect the anxieties of his time.

2. American Politician and OratorC1formalamerican

   A United States politician and orator who served in the early 19th century.

   Американский политик и оратор

   • Daniel Webster was a prominent senator known for his powerful speeches.
   • Webster's oratory skills helped shape American political debate.
   • He argued for national unity in his famous 'Second Reply to Hayne'.

3. American LexicographerB2formalamerican

   A United States lexicographer who compiled the first comprehensive American dictionary.

   Американский лексикограф

   • Noah Webster published his first dictionary in 1806.
   • Webster's dictionary standardized American English spelling.
   • Many modern dictionaries are based on Webster's original work.