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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLiteracy
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The ability to read and write.
"In today's digital age, literacy includes not only reading and writing but also the ability to navigate online information." - 2
A person's knowledge of a particular subject or field.
"Financial literacy is essential for making informed decisions about personal finance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin litteratus, meaning 'lettered' or 'learned', evolving through Middle English into the modern suffix -acy denoting a state or quality. Originally referring strictly to the ability to read and write, the term has expanded in the 20th and 21st centuries to encompass proficiency and competence in various specialized domains.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Literacy" is said worldwide
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l'alphabétisation
Transliteration: l'alphabétisation
"L'alphabétisation est essentielle pour le développement personnel."
die Alphabetisierung
Transliteration: die Alphabetisierung
"Die Alphabetisierung ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Bildung."
l'alfabetizzazione
Transliteration: l'alfabetizzazione
"L'alfabetizzazione è fondamentale per la crescita personale."
la alfabetización
Transliteration: la alfabetización
"La alfabetización es clave para el desarrollo social."
a alfabetização
Transliteration: a alfabetização
"A alfabetização é essencial para a educação."
साक्षरता
Transliteration: sākṣaratā
"साक्षरता विकास के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
识字
Transliteration: shízì
"识字对个人发展至关重要。"
문해력
Transliteration: munhaeryeok
"문해력은 개인의 성장에 필수적입니다."
リテラシー
Transliteration: riterashī
"リテラシーは個人の成長に不可欠です。"
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