Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪtərət/
noun a person who is unable to read or write
A1 My illiterate neighbor asked me to read her mail for her.
A2 The illiterate man struggled to fill out the job application.
B1 Illiterates face many challenges in today's digital world.
B2 The organization provides literacy programs for illiterates in rural areas.
C1 Illiterates are at a disadvantage in accessing information and resources.
C2 The government is working on initiatives to reduce the number of illiterates in the country.
adjective lacking the ability to read or write
A1 He is illiterate and cannot read or write.
A2 Many illiterate adults struggle to find employment.
B1 Illiterate individuals often face barriers in accessing information.
B2 The illiterate population in the region is a major concern for education authorities.
C1 Efforts to reduce illiteracy rates have been successful in some countries.
C2 The government has implemented programs to address the issue of illiteracy in the country.
formal The government is working on programs to reduce the number of illiterate adults in the country.
informal It's sad that some people are illiterate and can't read or write.
slang I can't believe he's so illiterate, he can't even spell simple words correctly.
figurative Being illiterate in the digital age is like being lost in a foreign land without a map.
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