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Unlettered Definition & Meaning

unlettered
adjective
  1. having little acquaintance with writing; "special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society"
  2. uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions"

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What does unlettered mean?
having little acquaintance with writing; "special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society" uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions"
What part of speech is unlettered?
Unlettered is an adjective.
How many definitions does unlettered have?
Unlettered has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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