illiteracy
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noun \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē\ plural il·lit·er·a·cies
Definition of ILLITERACY
1
: the quality or state of being illiterate; especially : inability to read or write
2
: a mistake or crudity (as in speaking) typical of one who is illiterate
See Examples of ILLITERACY
- the government's efforts to reduce illiteracy
- His letters contain many misspellings and illiteracies.
First Known Use of ILLITERACY
1660
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