Synonyms of preliterate

Adjective


1. preliterate, illiterate (vs. literate)

usage: not yet having acquired the ability to read and write

2. preliterate, nonliterate, noncivilized (vs. civilized), noncivilised

usage: used of a society that has not developed writing

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