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illiterate meaning in Marathi

निरक्षर nirakṣar

/ɪˈlɪtəɹət/

illiterate in Marathi: निरक्षर (nirakṣar). In English, illiterate means unable to read and write.

Marathi words for illiterate

unable to read and write
निरक्षर nirakṣar

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 Marathi

What is the meaning of illiterate in Marathi?
Illiterate in Marathi is निरक्षर (nirakṣar).
illiterate चा मराठी अर्थ काय आहे?
Illiterate: निरक्षर (nirakṣar).
What does illiterate mean in English?
Illiterate means unable to read and write.

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