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illiteracy in Irish

illiteracy in Irish is neamhlitearthacht — illiteracy means the lack of ability to read or write.

illiteracy in Irish

neamhlitearthacht
noun
(uncountable) The inability to read and write.

What does "illiteracy" mean?

  1. noun The lack of ability to read or write.
    "Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country."
  2. noun The proportion of a population who cannot read or write, usually expressed as a percentage.
  3. noun A word or expression seen as typical of someone who cannot read or write well.
  4. noun A lack of education or knowledge; the condition of being uneducated.
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illiteracy in a sentence

  • Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country.

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What is "illiteracy" in Irish?
"illiteracy" in Irish is neamhlitearthacht. illiteracy means: The lack of ability to read or write.
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