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literacy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɪtərəsi/

literacy means: The ability to read and write.

noun

READING AND WRITINGB2

The ability to read and write.

  • The classes improve adult literacy.
  • The country’s literacy rate has risen.
  • Teachers help children develop basic literacy skills.

Opposites: illiteracy

Common phrases: adult literacy, literacy rate, literacy skills

PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDINGB2

The knowledge and skills needed to understand and use something effectively.

  • Computer literacy is useful in many jobs.
  • The course teaches financial literacy to teenagers.
  • Media literacy helps people judge whether online information is reliable.

Similar words: competence, proficiency

Common phrases: computer literacy, financial literacy, digital literacy, media literacy

Questions about literacy

What does literacy mean?

The ability to read and write.

What is literacy in other languages?

Türkçe: okuryazarlık · Español: alfabetización · Français: alphabétisation · Deutsch: Lese- und Schreibfähigkeit · Italiano: alfabetizzazione · 日本語: 読み書き能力

How do you pronounce literacy?

It is pronounced /ˈlɪtərəsi/.

How do you use literacy in a sentence?

The classes improve adult literacy. The country’s literacy rate has risen.

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