Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields, responsible for compiling and updating The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, published by HarperCollins.[6] They have produced multiple editions, including the fifth edition as of 2025, featuring extensive research, new words, and usage guidance from the American Heritage Usage Panel.[2][8] Notable figures associated with the dictionary include William Morris as editor-in-chief of the first edition and various senior editors like Steven R. Kleinedler.[1][3][8]

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