Synonyms of literacy

literacy

noun

ˈli-t(ə-)rə-sē 

as in education

the understanding and information gained from being educated

he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• education
• knowledge
• learning
• scholarship
• erudition
• culture
• enlightenment
• learnedness
• reading
• edification
• bookishness
• pedantry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• illiteracy
• ignorance
• illiterateness
• functional illiteracy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of literacy

New Yorkers need opportunities to reskill and upskill throughout their careers, and AI literacy should be embedded in schools, colleges, workforce programs, and employer training. — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Those types of branches offer financial literacy programs and resources to residents. — Chase Jordan july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Last day of summer camp for young people The decision to move out of the space comes as a summer camp on business skills and financial literacy is wrapping up. — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Over the past year, AGCO has expanded AI literacy programs across the organization, encouraging employees not only to learn about emerging technologies but to incorporate them into their daily work. — Peter High, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026