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lit·er·a·cy

literacy

 
 
pronunciation:
lI t r si
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: the state of being literate, esp. of having the ability to read or write.
Literacy is a primary goal of the educational system.The rate of literacy varies from nation to nation.
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