What does illiteracy mean?

Illiterate definition, unable to read and write: an illiterate group. ... an illiterate group. 2. having or demonstrating very little or no education. 3. showing lack of culture, especially in language and literature. 4. displaying a marked lack of knowledge ... First recorded in 1550-60, illiterate is from the Latin word illiterātus unlettered. read more

Her mother was illiterate, but she secured a tutor for both her sons and her daughters, and Juana could read by the age of 3. read more

in-+‎ literacy(uncountable) The inability to read. is widespread in certain areas of the country. (uncountable) The portion of a population unable to read, generally given as a percentage. read more