Looking for the meaning of the word SEMILITERATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SEMILITERATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Semi-literate
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌsɛmɪˈlɪt(ə)rət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
unable to read or write with ease or fluency; poorly educated
Short Definition:unable to read or write with ease or fluency
Examples:- a high proportion of the population is still relatively poor and semi-literate
Word: Semi-literate
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌsɛmɪˈlɪt(ə)rət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who is poorly educated or unable to read or write with ease or fluency.
Short Definition:person who is poorly educated or unable to read or write with ease or fluency
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