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