📖literacy

noun
/ˈlɪtərəsi/

Meaning

the ability to read and write
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example Sentences

Literacy programs help reduce poverty in rural areas.

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

Example Expressions

digital literacy

Synonyms

education, knowledge, learning, scholarship, competence
Entry 1
education, knowledge, learning, scholarship
Entry 2
education, learning, knowledge, competence

Antonyms

illiteracy, ignorance
Entry 1
illiteracy, ignorance
Entry 2
illiteracy, ignorance

Collocations

literacy rate, promote literacy, literacy program, literacy skills, adult literacy, digital literacy
Entry 1
literacy rate, promote literacy, literacy program, literacy skills
Entry 2
adult literacy, digital literacy, literacy rate

More Example Sentences

Illiteracy is a big problem for our country.

Digital literacy is no longer optional; it is a fundamental skill.

Media literacy is an essential skill in today's information-rich age.

I think media literacy should be taught as a mandatory subject in schools.

Media literacy is not just about verifying information, but also about the ability to think deeply.

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