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illiteracy

 

[ ษชหˆlษชtษ™resi ]

Noun
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Context #1 | Noun

lack of education

Illiteracy refers to the inability to read and write. It is often associated with a lack of access to education, and can significantly affect a person's ability to participate in society. Illiteracy can lead to social and economic disadvantages, as individuals may struggle to find jobs or understand important information. Efforts to combat illiteracy often involve educational programs and community initiatives.

Synonyms

ignorance, inability to read, lack of literacy, uneducation

Examples of usage

  • Efforts to reduce illiteracy are crucial for community development.
  • Illiteracy can hinder employment opportunities for individuals.
  • Many countries have programs aimed at addressing illiteracy.
  • Adult literacy classes are vital in combating illiteracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "illiteracy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น analfabetismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคถเคฟเค•เฅเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Analphabetismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ butakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะบะฒะฐะปั–ั„ั–ะบะพะฒะฐะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ analfabetyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž่ญ˜ๅญ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท analphabรฉtisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ analfabetismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cehalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ๋งน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ negramotnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ negramotnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡็›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepismenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณmenntun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทั‹ะปะผะฐัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ savadsฤฑzlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ analfabetismo

Etymology

The word 'illiteracy' comes from the Latin 'illiteratus', which means 'unlettered' or 'uneducated'. This term is derived from 'in-', a prefix meaning 'not', and 'literatus', meaning 'lettered' or 'educated'. The Latin root reflects an early understanding of literacy as the ability to read and write. The term has evolved over the centuries, becoming a critical concept in discussions surrounding education and social equity. The recognition of illiteracy as a social issue has driven various movements for educational reform, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, when access to education became a priority in many countries. Today, illiteracy remains a significant challenge in many parts of the world, with ongoing efforts needed to improve access to education for all individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,631, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.