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illiteracy
noun il·lit·er·a·cy \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē\
: the state of not knowing how to read or write
: the state of not having knowledge about a particular subject
: a mistake that is made in the use of language : an illiterate statement or expression
plural il·lit·er·a·cies
Full Definition of ILLITERACY
1
: the quality or state of being illiterate; especially : inability to read or write
2
: a mistake or crudity (as in speaking) typical of one who is illiterate
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First Known Use of ILLITERACY
1660
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illiteracy
noun il·lit·er·a·cy \i-ˈli-tə-rə-sē\
Definition of ILLITERACY for Kids
: the state or condition of being unable to read or write
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