Noun
The state of being illiterate, or uneducated; want of learning, or knowledge; ignorance; specifically, inability to read and write; as, the illiteracy shown by the last census.
An instance of ignorance; a literary blunder.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA 2010 OAS report citation indicated achievements in addressing illiteracy, healthcare and poverty, citation and economic and social advances. citation The quality of life for Venezuelans had also improved according to a UN Index. Source: Internet
After independence, the government placed a high priority on expanding education, which reduced the illiteracy rate to about two-thirds as primary school enrollment increased. Source: Internet
Also, adult literacy in developing countries rose from 53% in 1970 to 74% in 1998 and much lower illiteracy rate among the young guarantees that rates will continue to fall as time passes. Source: Internet
As a college professor teaching the Constitution for 40 years I am disturbed when those in power demonstrate constitutional illiteracy. Source: Internet
By 1940, Joseph Stalin could announce that illiteracy had been eliminated. Source: Internet
By 1969, illiteracy as it had been traditionally defined, had been largely eradicated among younger African Americans. Source: Internet