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Uncommonilliterate
The correct spelling is illiterate.
How to pronounce illiterate
/ɪˈlɪtəɹət/
nounIPA: /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/
Say it like: Ill-ite-rat-e
The correct spelling is illiterate. An illiterate person, one not able to read and write. For example: "The government is run by business illiterates."
Usage Examples
“The government is run by business illiterates.”
“economically illiterate, emotionally illiterate”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An illiterate person, one not able to read and write.
- 2.A person ignorant about a given subject.
adjective
- 1.Unable to read and write.
- 2.Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
- 3.Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.
- 4.Ignorant in a specified way or about a specified subject.
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