unlettered

Words with a similar base: unlettered

'unlettered'

[analphabetic.s.01] as in: having little acquaintance with writing

Examples:
special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society

'unlettered'

[ignorant.s.01] as in: uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

Examples:
an ignorant man
nescient of contemporary literature
an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions

Origins

					unlettered (English)
├── lettered (English)
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)

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