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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. used of a society that has not developed writing;
[syn: preliterate, nonliterate]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

nonliterate \nonliterate\ adj.
   not using a writing system; -- of societies, cultures, or
   tribes. [Narrower terms: uncivilized (vs. civilized)]

   Syn: preliterate.
        [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

nonliterate
    adj 1: used of a society that has not developed writing [syn:
           preliterate, nonliterate]