literacy

UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.si/

Translations

literacynoun
literacies
pl
Literacy is essential for personal and societal development.
Грамотность необходима для личного и общественного развития.
Additional translations
умение читать и писать
literacyadjective
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.si/
Used attributively before nouns to denote connection with literacy (e.g., "literacy campaign").

Definitions

literacynoun
The ability to read and write.
Literacy is essential for effective communication and access to information.
Knowledge or competence in a specific area.
Financial literacy is crucial for managing personal finances effectively.
literacyadjective
Relating to literacy or to the ability to read, write, or acquire knowledge, used before another noun.
The NGO runs several literacy programs in rural areas.