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preliterate

Preliterate vs Literate - What's the difference?

preliterate | literate |


As adjectives the difference between preliterate and literate

is that preliterate is (of a culture) that has not yet developed a written language while literate is able to read and write; having literacy.

As nouns the difference between preliterate and literate

is that preliterate is a member of such a culture while literate is a person who is able to read and write.

Preliterate vs Nonliterate - What's the difference?

preliterate | nonliterate |


As adjectives the difference between preliterate and nonliterate

is that preliterate is (of a culture) that has not yet developed a written language while nonliterate is not literate; illiterate.

As nouns the difference between preliterate and nonliterate

is that preliterate is a member of such a culture while nonliterate is a nonliterate person.