uneducated

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking formal education; not educated.

  - "Many people in rural areas are uneducated."
  - "The uneducated population is often disadvantaged in the job market."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uneducated
miseducated , abused , confused , improved

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Variants

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uneducated

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Etymology

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Old English 'uneducat', from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'educat' meaning 'bring up' or 'educate'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 258 million adults worldwide are illiterate.

2. In some countries, more than half of the population is uneducated.

3. The first school was established in Greece around 600 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Illiteracy: The inability to read and write. Illiteracy is often associated with being uneducated, although not all uneducated individuals are illiterate.

2. Poverty: Poverty is a significant barrier to education, and many uneducated individuals live in poverty. Conversely, poverty can also result from a lack of education and the resulting inability to obtain well-paying jobs.

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Culture

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The term 'uneducated' has been used historically to stigmatize individuals who lack formal education. In literature, the uneducated are often portrayed as simple or naive, and in some cases, as inferior. In modern times, there is a growing recognition of the value of informal learning and the importance of providing equal educational opportunities to all.

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3. mnemonics
   

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