analphabetism
Definition
- Noun:
- Illiteracy, the inability to read: "Analphabetism" refers to the condition of being unable to read or write, specifically the lack of basic literacy skills.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The government launched a campaign to reduce analphabetism in rural areas.
- High rates of analphabetism can hinder a country's economic development.
Advanced Usage
- "Functional analphabetism": This term describes a condition where a person has basic reading and writing skills but not at a level sufficient for managing daily living and employment tasks.
- Functional analphabetism affects many adults who can sign their names but cannot understand a bus schedule.
Variants and Related Words
- Analphabetic (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of an illiterate person; unable to read or write.
- The analphabetic population requires targeted educational programs.
- Illiteracy (n): A more common synonym for the inability to read and write.
Synonyms
- Illiteracy: The state of being unable to read or write.
- Nonliteracy: Lack of literacy.
Antonyms
- Literacy: The ability to read and write.
- Alphabetism: (Rare) The condition of being literate.
Noun
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an inability to read
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