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illiteracy

/ɪˈlɪtərəsi/

/ɪˈlɪt̬ɚəsi/

Translations

illiteracynoun

illiteracies

Efforts to reduce illiteracy in the region have been ongoing for decades.

Les efforts pour réduire l’analphabétisme dans la région se poursuivent depuis des décennies.

Additional translations

méconnaissancePar extension, manque de connaissances dans un domaine précis.

Synonyms

inability to read and write

lack of education

Antonyms

illiteracyadjective

/ɪˈlɪtərəsi/

/ɪˈlɪt̬ɚəsi/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to illiteracy

illiteracynoun

The inability to read or write.

Efforts to reduce illiteracy in the region have been ongoing for decades.

A lack of knowledge in a particular subject or field.

His illiteracy in digital technology made it difficult for him to adapt to the new software.

illiteracyadjective

Relating to illiteracy; used attributively before another noun to indicate a connection with the inability to read or write.

Government programs have aimed to lower the illiteracy rate across the country.