'nonliterate' definitions:
Definition of 'nonliterate'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Used of a society that has not developed writing [syn: preliterate, nonliterate]
Definition of 'nonliterate'
From: GCIDE
- nonliterate \nonliterate\ adj. not using a writing system; -- of societies, cultures, or tribes. [Narrower terms: uncivilized (vs. civilized)]
- Syn: preliterate. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]