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ILLITERATES

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Illiterates.

Illiterates - as an adjective

Not able to read or write

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
literate8

Lacking culture, especially in language and literature

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
literate8

Illiterates - as a noun

A person unable to read

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
illiterate personnonreader10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ignoramus12know nothinguneducated person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Illiterates - as an adjective satellite

Uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field

Example: "She is ignorant of quantum mechanics"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ignorant9

Example Sentences

"The government is implementing programs to reduce the number of illiterates in the country."
"Educational initiatives aim to uplift illiterates and provide them with equal opportunities."
"The high population of illiterates hinders social progress."
"Many illiterates struggle to understand basic instructions and forms."
"Efforts are being made to bridge the gap between illiterates and quality education."
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Word Game Points

Is ILLITERATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illiterates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ILLITERATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ILLITERATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illiterates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ILLITERATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ILLITERATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illiterates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ILLITERATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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