Meaning of ignorance in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɪɡnərəns/

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  1. Noun

    ignorance

    Etymology

    Middle English: via Old French from Latin ignorantia, from ignorant-‘not knowing’ (see ignorant)

    Definitions

    1. the lack of knowledge or education

    Derived terms

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