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 |
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.