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Preliterate Definition & Meaning

preliterate
adjective
  1. not yet having acquired the ability to read and write
  2. used of a society that has not developed writing

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What does preliterate mean?
not yet having acquired the ability to read and write used of a society that has not developed writing
What part of speech is preliterate?
Preliterate is an adjective.
How many definitions does preliterate have?
Preliterate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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