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illiteracy in Russian

illiteracy in Russian is безгра́мотность, негра́мотность — illiteracy means the lack of ability to read or write.

illiteracy in Russian

безгра́мотность
noun
Pronounced: bezgramotnost
(uncountable) The inability to read and write.
негра́мотность
noun
Pronounced: negramotnost
(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 Russian?
"illiteracy" in Russian is безгра́мотность, негра́мотность. illiteracy means: The lack of ability to read or write.
How do you pronounce безгра́мотность?
"illiteracy" in Russian is безгра́мотность, pronounced "bezgramotnost".
Are there other ways to say "illiteracy" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "illiteracy": безгра́мотность, негра́мотность.
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