illiteracy

noun

Pronunciation: ɪˈlɪtərəsi

Definition

The inability to read or write.

Examples

• The government launched a national campaign to combat widespread illiteracy in rural areas.

• Functional illiteracy remains a significant barrier to employment for many young adults.

• Historical records show that illiteracy rates dropped sharply after the new school system was established.

Synonyms of illiteracy

Words with a similar meaning to illiteracy:

• ignorance
• unletteredness
• analphabetism

Antonyms of illiteracy

Words with the opposite meaning to illiteracy:

• literacy

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