illiterate
adjective/ɪˈlɪtərət/
Frequency rank: #8,855 most common English word
Meaning
Unable to read or write.
Example sentence
The volunteer program teaches reading and writing to people who are illiterate.
Synonyms & related words
- uneducated
- unschooled
- ignorant
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