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illiteracy in Italian

illiteracy in Italian is analfabetismo — illiteracy means the lack of ability to read or write.

illiteracy in Italian

analfabetismo
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 Italian?
"illiteracy" in Italian is analfabetismo. illiteracy means: The lack of ability to read or write.
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