illiterate person

Thân thiện

An illiterate person looks at a book with confusion.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An individual who lacks the ability to read: An "illiterate person" is someone who has not acquired the skill of reading written language.

Usage

• The term "illiterate person" is a formal and direct description. It is often used in educational, sociological, and demographic contexts to discuss literacy rates and access to education.
• It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The charity's goal is to provide free classes for every illiterate person in the community.
  • An illiterate person may face significant barriers in the modern job market.
  • She volunteered to tutor illiterate persons at the adult learning center.

Advanced Usage

• Functional illiteracy: This refers to a person whose reading and writing skills are insufficient for everyday practical needs, even if they are not completely unable to read. While related, this is a distinct concept from a primary "illiterate person."
  • The program aims to help both completely illiterate persons and those with functional illiteracy.

Variants and Related Words

• Illiteracy (n): The condition of being unable to read and write.
  • The government is working to reduce illiteracy.
• Illiterate (adj): Describing someone who is unable to read and write.
  • He is illiterate. (Note: This adjective can also be used as a noun, e.g., programs for adult illiterates, which is synonymous with "illiterate persons.")

Synonyms

• Nonreader: A person who does not or cannot read.
• Analphabet: A person who is illiterate (less common in everyday English).

Antonyms

• Literate person: An individual who can read and write.
• Reader: A person who reads.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person unable to read

Từ đồng nghĩa

• illiterate
• nonreader