C1nouneducationlanguage
US/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/
UK/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/
being able to read and write well; also basic skill and knowledge in a particular area
In context
Vietnam has achieved a high literacy rate over the past fifty years.
Digital literacy is now as important as reading and writing.
Schools should teach financial literacy so young people can manage money.
Words that go with literacy
noun + noun
- literacy rateThe literacy rate in rural areas has risen sharply.
- literacy skillsReading to children every night builds their literacy skills.
- media literacyMedia literacy helps students spot fake news.
adjective + noun
- digital literacyOlder workers may need training in digital literacy.
- financial literacyPoor financial literacy leads many young people into debt.