1. having limited reading and writing skills; able to read and write only at a basic level

Examples

• Many adults in the program were semiliterate and struggled with complex texts.
• The semiliterate population required simplified voting instructions.
• She was semiliterate, able to sign her name but unable to read newspapers.
• The factory hired semiliterate workers for basic assembly tasks.
• Educational programs aimed to help semiliterate adults improve their skills.
• His semiliterate writing contained numerous spelling and grammar errors.