Semiliterate Definition
sĕmē-lĭtər-ĭt, sĕmī-
adjective
Having achieved an elementary level of ability in reading and writing.
American Heritage
Knowing how to read and write a little or knowing only how to read.
Webster's New World
Having limited knowledge or understanding, especially of a technical subject.
American Heritage
Origin of Semiliterate
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semi- +"Ž literate
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