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illiteracy

/ɪˈlɪtərəsi/

/ɪˈlɪt̬ɚəsi/

Translations

illiteracynoun

illiteracies

Illiteracy is a major barrier to economic development.

Неграмотность является серьезным препятствием для экономического развития.

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.