Vocabulary Entry

illiterate

|adjective • noun

adjective

Unable to read or write; lacking education or knowledge in a specific area.

Example Sentences

"Many villages have illiterate adults who never had the chance to go to school."

"His illiterate comments on the subject showed he was not well-informed."

"Efforts are being made to reduce the number of illiterate individuals in the community."

noun

Example Sentences

"The program aims to assist illiterates by teaching them basic reading skills."

"In the past, being an illiterate was not uncommon in rural areas."

"Illiterates often face challenges in finding job opportunities."