English Explanatory Dictionary

preliterate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. that has not yet developed a written language
  2. who has not yet learned to read and write
noun
  1. a member of such a culture

Word forms

preliterate preliterates

Etymology

From pre- + literate.

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