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ILLITERATENESS

\ɪlˈɪtəɹətnəs], \ɪlˈɪtəɹətnəs], \ɪ_l_ˈɪ_t_ə_ɹ_ə_t_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of ILLITERATENESS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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The state of being illiterate.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. Want of learning.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Want of learning, ignorance of science.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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