illiteracy

The definition of illiteracy is lack of knowledge in a particular subject or is the inability to write and read.

(noun)

When a person is not able to read even simple books and is not able to write anything more than his own name, this is an example of illiteracy.

See illiteracy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the state or quality of being illiterate; lack of education or culture; esp., an inability to read or write
pl. illiteracies a mistake (in writing or speaking) suggesting poor or inadequate education

See illiteracy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. il·lit·er·a·cies

The condition of being unable to read and write.
An error, as in writing or speech, made by or thought to be characteristic of one who is illiterate. See Usage Note at literate.
The condition or quality of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field: cultural illiteracy; scientific illiteracy.

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