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Illitrates

Description:

Illitrates is a term used to refer to individuals who lack basic literacy skills or do not possess the ability to read and write.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Illiterate people collectively.

Example Sentence: The campaign aims to reduce the number of illitrates in the country through free adult literacy programs.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Describing a person who lacks literacy skills.

Example Sentence: The illitrates struggle to fill out job applications due to their inability to read and write.

Sense 3:

Verb: To cause someone to become illiterate.

Example Sentence: The lack of resources and access to education can illitrate entire generations.

Usage:

Illitrates is a term often used to address the issue of illiteracy, especially in discussions surrounding education, social development, and its impact on individuals and societies.

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