The Only Use of "illiterate" in "Tuck Everlasting"

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The Only Use

illiterate
in
Tuck Everlasting
(Edited)

There's just no telling what illiterates like that might do.
p. 74.6

illiterates = people who can't read or write

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(1) (illiterate)
unable to read or write (not literate)

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uninformed in a particular field or general subject area

Note that "functional illiteracy" means that although one may be able to read or write a little, their ability is inadequate for normal requirements in their society.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)