Illiterate
/ˌɪˈlɪtərət/
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Definition
(adj) Unable to read and write.
Sentence Examples
The illiterate man was eager to increase his vocabulary.
An illiterate man was fair game for the literate exploiters who contributed to his domination.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many years ago, a large portion of the rural population was ____ and could not read books.