semiliterate
adjective
semi·lit·er·ate
ˌse-mē-ˈli-tə-rət 
also -ˈli-trət,
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
a
: able to read and write on an elementary level
b
: able to read but unable to write
2
: having limited knowledge or understanding
semiliterate
noun
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“Semiliterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semiliterate. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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