Word of the Week

literacy

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noun
the ability to read and write

Synonyms

reading proficiency

Antonyms

iliteracy

In Context

Raden Roro Hendarti, a librarian from Indonesia, is promoting literacy in an innovative way. She drives her mobile library to local villages and children can borrow books by exchanging liter. Not only is Hendarti spreading a love of reading, but she’s helping the environment!