illiterati

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who are unable to read or write.

• noun

  Latin term for 'uneducated' or 'unlettered' people.

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Variants

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illiterate , illiterately , illiterateness , illiteratenesses , illiterates , functional illiteracy , functional illiterate , functional illiterates , functionally illiterate

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'illiteratus', meaning 'unlettered' or 'uneducated'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'illiterati' was popularized during the Romantic period, when the arts and literature were seen as a means of self-expression and rebellion against societal norms.

2. In some countries, the term 'illiterate' refers to individuals who cannot read or write at all, while in others, it may refer to those who cannot read or write fluently.

3. The global literacy rate has increased significantly in the last century, with more than 90% of the world's population now being able to read and write.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bohème: A term used to describe a person who rejects conventional society and its norms in favor of an unconventional, artistic, or non-mainstream lifestyle.

2. Counterculture: A subculture that is opposed to the dominant culture of a society.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'illiterati' has been used to describe non-conformist, bohemian, or countercultural individuals who reject conventional society and its norms. This concept has been explored in various works, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Beautiful and Damned' and D.H. Lawrence's 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'.

How to Memorize "illiterati"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered together, some with quills and parchment, while others are unable to read or write. This scene represents the contrast between the educated and the illiterate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'illiterati' with the image of a group of artistic, non-conformist individuals who reject societal norms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'illiterati' comes from the Latin word 'illiteratus', meaning 'unlettered' or 'uneducated'.

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