| ADJECTIVE | all | semiliterate | literate but poorly informed |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | semiliterate | barely able to read and write | |
| all | semiliterate | able to read but not to write |
| Meaning | Literate but poorly informed. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | educated | possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge) |
| Meaning | Barely able to read and write. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "an semiliterate scrawl" | |
| Broader | illiterate | not able to read or write |
| Spanish | semianalfabeto | |
| Meaning | able to read but not to write. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | illiterate | not able to read or write |
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