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illiterate in Malay

tunaaksara

/ɪˈlɪtəɹət/

illiterate in Malay: tunaaksara, buta huruf. In English, illiterate means unable to read and write.

Malay words for illiterate

unable to read and write
tunaaksara, buta huruf

English meaning of illiterate

  1. adjective Unable to read and write.
  2. adjective Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
  3. adjective Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.
  4. adjective Ignorant in a specified way or about a specified subject.

Full definition of illiterate

illiterate in a sentence

  • About half of the population in Ethiopia is illiterate.
  • technologically illiterate, economically illiterate, emotionally illiterate
  • Their government is run by business illiterates.

Synonyms of illiterate

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Questions about illiterate in Malay

What is the meaning of illiterate in Malay?
Illiterate in Malay is tunaaksara, buta huruf.
Apakah maksud illiterate dalam bahasa Melayu?
Illiterate: tunaaksara, buta huruf.
What does illiterate mean in English?
Illiterate means unable to read and write.

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