Antônio Houaiss

Antônio Houaiss (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈwajs] or [ˈuajs]; October 15, 1915 – March 7, 1999) was a Brazilian lexicographer, diplomat, writer and translator.

Antônio Houaiss
Antônio Houaiss in 1965
Born(1915-10-15)October 15, 1915
Rio de Janeiro
DiedMarch 7, 1999(1999-03-07) (aged 83)
Rio de Janeiro
NationalityBrazilian
Occupation(s)Lexicographer, writer, translator
Known forHouaiss Dictionary of the Portuguese Language
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