Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

analfabeto

noun
/æn.əlˈfɑː.bə.təʊ/
Definition
A person who is unable to read and write.
Examples
  • His grandfather was an analfabeto and could not read newspaper articles.
  • The government launched programs to help analfabetos learn basic reading and writing skills.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who does not have literacy skills, often due to a lack of education or access to learning resources.
Synonyms
  • illiterate
  • uneducated
  • non-literate