nonliterate

Example Sentences

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Such a practice would have been especially useful in nonliterate societies where knowledge was transmitted orally.

From New York Times

In nonliterate societies, minstrels occupy a place of power, both as guards of the people’s history and remodelers of the myths they tell.

From New York Times

“The big issue with a project of this sort is that these are nonliterate people,” he said.

From Washington Times

Why did New Guineans continue to use stone tools instead of developing metal tools, remain nonliterate, and fail to organize themselves into chiefdoms and states?

From Literature

More quickly: The child who learns to read about his nonliterate ancestors necessarily separates himself from their way of life.

From Literature