illiterate
Translation
unable to read or write, uneducated
Examples
Many people in that region are still illiterate.
Many people in that region are still illiterate.
He is computer illiterate and cannot use email.
He is computer illiterate and cannot use email.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is illiterate to be unable to read or write Many people in that region are still illiterate.
((sb.)) is ((...)) illiterate to be ignorant in a particular subject He is computer illiterate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlettered, uneducated; Antonyms: literate, educated
Etymology
From Latin 'illiteratus', from 'in-' (not) + 'litteratus' (lettered, educated).
Memory Tips
The prefix 'il-' means 'not', and 'literate' relates to letters. So, 'not able to use letters'.