Meaning
illiteracy
- The inability to read and write
- Lack of knowledge in a specific field (e.g. digital or functional illiteracy)
In a sentence
Il governo ha stanziato fondi per combattere l'analfabetismo nelle zone rurali.
The government allocated funds to fight illiteracy in rural areas.
L'analfabetismo digitale impedisce a molti anziani di usare i servizi online.
Digital illiteracy prevents many elderly people from using online services.
Nel secolo scorso l'analfabetismo fu ridotto grazie alla scuola dell'obbligo.
In the last century, illiteracy was reduced thanks to compulsory schooling.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| analfabetismo | masculine · singular |
| analfabetismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively in modern contexts, such as 'analfabetismo funzionale' (functional illiteracy).