Which English dictionary is better: Concise Oxford or Merriam-Webster?

English is not my first language and I would like to buy a good dictionary for reference when I'm reading.Which English dictionary is better: Concise Oxford or Merriam-Webster?
They are both good, I'm sure. Your choice is probably one of dialect. The Oxford will be more British-English-oriented, and the Merriam-Webster will be more about American English, I think.
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Merriam Webster is my preference.
I am an Oxford fanatic, so Oxford all the way!

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