Literacy
the quality or state of being , especially the ability to read and write.
possession of education:
to question someone’s literacy.
a person’s knowledge of a particular subject or field: to acquire computer literacy;
improving your financial literacy.
Contemporary Examples
Mom has brought the importance of literacy to the front lines, and this will be her lasting legacy.
You Should Meet My Mother The Daily Beast May 7, 2009
It teaches female factory workers technical and life skills, such as literacy, communication and problem-solving.
Women: The World’s Best Investment A Daily Beast Sponsor February 18, 2013
In 2011, all three countries reported less than 50 percent literacy in their adult population.
The Radio Battle to Educate Ebola’s Kids Abby Haglage December 10, 2014
SIGAR identified several other flaws in the literacy program.
After $200 Million, Afghan Soldiers Still Can’t Read Josh Rogin January 27, 2014
After this year, the Afghan government will take full control of the literacy program but that presents additional challenges.
After $200 Million, Afghan Soldiers Still Can’t Read Josh Rogin January 27, 2014
Historical Examples
Breaking the language barrier, with implicit emancipation from literacy, is a practical experience in itself.
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
Language and literacy could not escape this obsession with change.
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
In fact, it represented only the possibility of literacy, not its beginning.
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
Some of these products of literacy are simply no longer necessary.
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
As with everything liberated from language and literacy, military practice was dehumanized.
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
noun
the ability to read and write
the ability to use language proficiently
n.
1883, formed in English from literate + -cy. Illiteracy, however, dates back to 17c.
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