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literacy

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/aɫfɐbɨˈtiʒmu/al·fa·be·tis·mo

Definition

1

The condition or state of being able to read and write; literacy.

Usage examples

“The government's focus on education improved the nation's literacy.”
“Adult literacy programs are essential for social development.”

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literacy rateadult literacy