An illiterate person who does not know the alphabet.
Relating to or expressed by a writing system that is not alphabetic.
Having little acquaintance with writing.
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Examples for "unlettered "
Examples for "unlettered "
1 In the unlettered , untravelling past, the factor of tradition was altogether dominant.
2 The humblest of unlettered peasants can teach the highest genius something useful.
3 One epitaph, which the unlettered Muse must have dictated, is worth recording.
4 Brother Lyford had continued to be a rude and unlettered Country Jake.
5 They were, for the most part, plain, unlettered , and of little refinement.
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Translations for analphabetic