illiterate
adjective/ɐnɐlfɐbɛtiku/medium
a·nal·fa·bé·ti·co
Definition
Unable to read or write; relating to illiteracy.
Illiterate adults face significant barriers in modern society.
The campaign aims to help illiterate people learn basic skills.
Common collocations
illiterate populationilliterate conditions
Etymology
Do grego 'an-' (negação) + 'alphabétos' (alfabeto) + sufixo '-ico'.