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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesanalfabetismo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: analfabetismo
"L'analfabetismo è un problema che deve essere affrontato."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The inability to read and write.
"Many organizations are working to reduce illiteracy rates in developing countries." - 2
A lack of knowledge in a particular area.
"Digital illiteracy can hinder job opportunities in today's technology-driven economy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'illiteracy' originates from the Latin word 'illiteratus', meaning 'unlettered' or 'uneducated', which combines 'in-' (not) and 'literatus' (lettered). It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the growing emphasis on literacy as a critical skill in the modern era.
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analphabétisme
Transliteration: analfabétisme
"L'analphabétisme est un problème majeur dans certaines régions."
Analphabetismus
Transliteration: Analphabetismus
"Analphabetismus ist ein ernstes Problem in vielen Ländern."
analfabetismo
Transliteration: analfabetismo
"L'analfabetismo è un problema che deve essere affrontato."
analfabetismo
Transliteration: analfabetismo
"El analfabetismo afecta a millones de personas en el mundo."
analfabetismo
Transliteration: analfabetismo
"O analfabetismo é um desafio em muitas comunidades."
अक्षरज्ञानहीनता
Transliteration: aksharjñānhīnatā
"अक्षरज्ञानहीनता एक गंभीर समस्या है।"
文盲
Transliteration: wénmáng
"文盲问题在某些地区仍然存在。"
문맹
Transliteration: munmaeng
"문맹 문제는 여전히 심각하다."
識字率の低さ
Transliteration: shikijiritsu no hikusa
"識字率の低さは多くの国で問題となっています。"
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