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preliterate
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective preliterate has 2 senses
- preliterate(s = adj.all) Array - not yet having acquired the ability to read and write; Array
- preliterate(s = adj.all) nonliterate - used of a society that has not developed writing; Array
OXFORD DICTIONARY
preliterate, adj. of or relating to a society or culture that has not developed the use of writing.
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