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illiteracy
Illiteracy (noun) means the lack of ability to read or write.
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1
The lack of ability to read or write.
"Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country."
2
The proportion of a population who cannot read or write, usually expressed as a percentage.
3
A word or expression seen as typical of someone who cannot read or write well.
4
A lack of education or knowledge; the condition of being uneducated.
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Etymology
Formed from il- and literacy.
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What is the meaning of illiteracy?
"illiteracy" (noun) means the lack of ability to read or write.
What is another word for illiteracy?
Other words for "illiteracy" include analphabetism.
What is the opposite of illiteracy?
The opposite of "illiteracy" is literacy.
What are the different meanings of illiteracy?
"illiteracy" has 3 main meanings: 1. The lack of ability to read or write; 2. The proportion of a population who cannot read or write, usually expressed as a percentage; 3. A word or expression seen as typical of someone who cannot read or write well.
