nonliterate

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Adjective nonliterate has 1 sense

preliterate, nonliterate - used of a society that has not developed writing
Antonyms: civilized, civilised (indirect, via noncivilized)

Definitions from the Web

nonliterate

Adjective

Lacking the ability to read or write; illiterate.
Not involving or using written language; oral or unwritten.

Example sentences:

Many children in remote areas remain nonliterate due to a lack of educational resources.
The nonliterate society relied on oral storytelling to pass down their history and traditions.

Noun

An illiterate person; someone who cannot read or write.

Example sentence:

The nonliterates in the community were provided with literacy programs to enhance their skills.

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