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Who was the main contributor for the Merriam-Webster's dictionary?

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Noah Webster was the main contributor for the Merriam-Webster's dictionary. He was an American lexicographer, compiler, and educator. He is best known for his work on the American Dictionary of the English Language, which he published in 1828. The dictionary was a major contribution to the standardization of American English and has been revised and updated many times since its first publication.
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