Literacy

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

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illiteracy, ignorance

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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