"semiliteracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From semi- + literacy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|literacy}} semi- + literacy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} semiliteracy (uncountable)
  1. The state of not being fully literate, or having an imperfect grasp of the written language. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: subliteracy Related terms: semiliterate [adjective]
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