illiteracy

/ɪˈlɪtərəsi/

inability to read or write

The government launched a campaign to reduce illiteracy in rural areas.

The campaign aims to improve reading and writing skills among people in rural communities.

formal

The inability to read or write, often due to lack of education or opportunity.

Illiteracy rates have declined significantly over the past decade.

The percentage of people who cannot read or write has decreased.

Illiteracy is often measured by the ability to read and write a simple sentence in one's native language.

Collocations

reduce illiteracyto decrease the number of people who cannot read or writefight illiteracyto take action against illiteracy

Illiteracy is typically discussed in formal contexts, such as education reports or policy discussions.

From Latin 'illiteratus' (unlettered) + '-cy' (state of being).

Illiteracy is often discussed in the context of education policy, social development, and economic growth.

ill-

not

prefix

-literacy

ability to read and write

root

-cy

state of being

suffix

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