What is the meaning of analphabetic?

noun

  • An illiterate person who does not know the alphabet.

adjective

  • Relating to or expressed by a writing system that is not alphabetic.
  • Not alphabetic.
    • usage: "an analphabetic arrangement of letters"; "Jesperson's system of phonetic transcription is analphabetic"
  • Having little acquaintance with writing.
    • usage: "special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society"
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