analphabetic

Noun · Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

1. an illiterate person who does not know the alphabetSynonyms: analphabet

Adjective (3)

1. relating to or expressed by a writing system that is not alphabetic
2. not alphabetic“an analphabetic arrangement of letters”“Jesperson's system of phonetic transcription is analphabetic”
3. having little acquaintance with writing“special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society”Synonyms: unlettered