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Literacy

noun
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
the ability to read and write

Example Sentences

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

Literacy programs help reduce poverty in rural areas.

Example Expressions

digital literacy

Synonyms

education, learning, knowledge, competence, scholarship
Entry 1
education, learning, knowledge, competence
Entry 2
education, knowledge, learning, scholarship

Antonyms

illiteracy, ignorance
Entry 1
illiteracy, ignorance
Entry 2
illiteracy, ignorance

Collocations

adult literacy, digital literacy, literacy rate, promote literacy, literacy program, literacy skills
Entry 1
adult literacy, digital literacy, literacy rate
Entry 2
literacy rate, promote literacy, literacy program, literacy skills

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