illiterate (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪtərət/

Definition

Unable to read or write.

Examples

• He grew up in a rural area and was illiterate until his late teens.

• The program aims to teach basic literacy skills to illiterate adults.

• Campaigns were launched to combat the high rate of illiteracy among the population.

Synonyms of illiterate

Words with a similar meaning to illiterate:

• unlettered
• uneducated
• uninformed
• ignorant

Antonyms of illiterate

Words with the opposite meaning to illiterate:

• literate
• educated

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