Illiteracy

/ˌɪl.ɪˈtər.ə.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the inability to read and write.

The organization launched a campaign to reduce illiteracy among adults in the community.

a lack of knowledge in a specific area.

Digital illiteracy remains a significant barrier for many people in accessing online resources.

the condition of being uneducated or uninformed.

The documentary highlighted the illiteracy that persists in rural regions.

the quality of being unable to understand or use information effectively.

Financial illiteracy can lead to poor money management and debt.

Derived from 'illiterate' + '-cy', indicating a state or condition.

literacy crisis

A significant issue where a large population lacks basic reading and writing skills.

functional illiteracy

The inability to read and write well enough to manage daily living and employment tasks.

raise literacy levels

Efforts undertaken to improve reading and writing skills in a population.

literacy

The ability to read and write.

illiterate

Unable to read or write.

educational attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed.