"nonreader" meaning in All languages combined

See nonreader on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: nonreaders [plural]
Etymology: Etymology tree English non- English reader English nonreader From non- + reader. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|non-|reader|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English non- English reader English nonreader From non- + reader. Head templates: {{en-noun}} nonreader (plural nonreaders)
  1. One who does not read.

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