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nonliterate

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nonliterate has 1 sense
  1. preliterate, nonliterate - used of a society that has not developed writing
    Antonyms: civilized, civilised (indirect, via noncivilized)

Definitions from the Web

nonliterate

Adjective

  • Lacking the ability to read or write; illiterate.
  • Not involving or using written language; oral or unwritten.

Example sentences:

  1. Many children in remote areas remain nonliterate due to a lack of educational resources.
  2. The nonliterate society relied on oral storytelling to pass down their history and traditions.

Noun

  • An illiterate person; someone who cannot read or write.

Example sentence:

  1. The nonliterates in the community were provided with literacy programs to enhance their skills.

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