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ignorant definition

ig·no·rant (ig′nə rənt)

adjective

    1. having little knowledge, education, or experience; uneducated; inexperienced
    2. lacking knowledge (in a particular area or matter)
  2. caused by or showing lack of knowledge or education
  3. unaware (of)

Etymology: OFr < L ignorans, prp. of ignorare: see ignore

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