nonreader

noun

non·​read·​er ˌnän-ˈrē-dər How to pronounce nonreader (audio)
1
: one who does not or cannot read
2
: a child who is slow in learning to read
nonreading adjective

Examples of nonreader in a Sentence

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Recent research says both readers and nonreaders substantially benefit from their newspaper: cleaner government, better economy, more folks willing to run for office, better environment, lower government debt, less corruption. Thomas Newton and James Ewert, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2019 Even to nonreaders, Wolfe, who died Monday at age 88, was instantly recognizable by his white suits. latimes.com, 16 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonreader was in 1689

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“Nonreader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonreader. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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nonreader

noun
non·​read·​er -ˈrēd-ər How to pronounce nonreader (audio)
1
: one who does not or cannot read
2
: a child who is slow in learning to read
nonreading adjective
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