illiteracy
illiteracy

illiterate


Definition: Meaning of, illiterate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈlɪt(ə)rət /

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  1. someone who is illiterate has not learned to read or write
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  2. badly written, in an uneducated way
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  3. economically/politically/scientifically etc illiterate knowing very little about economics, politics etc
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  1. someone who has not learned to read or write
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also Oxford University one of the two oldest and most respected universities in the UK, established in the 13th century. The university is made up of about 35 separate colleges, where the students live and also receive some of their teaching
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