analphabetism
/anˈalfəbɪtɪz(ə)m/noun
Ignorance of or lack of familiarity with the letters of the alphabet; illiteracy.
Origin
Late 19th century. From analphabet + -ism. Compare French analphabétisme, Spanish analfabetismo, Portuguese analfabetismo, Italian analfabetismo, German Analphabetismus.