What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
analphabet
Example
My grandfather was an analphabet, so he couldn't read or write. [analphabet: noun]
Example
Many children in developing countries are analphabets due to lack of access to education. [analphabet: plural noun]
illiterate
Example
He was illiterate in English, so he struggled to fill out the job application. [illiterate: adjective]
Example
The government launched a campaign to reduce the number of illiterates in the country. [illiterates: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Illiterate is more commonly used than analphabet in English-speaking countries, especially in academic or professional settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between analphabet and illiterate?
Illiterate is more formal than analphabet and is more commonly used in academic or professional settings.
