Literacy rates refer to the percentage of people in a given population who can read and write. In this context, it specifically relates to measuring literacy levels during the Late Middle Ages.
Related terms
Manuscripts: Handwritten books or documents that were common during the Late Middle Ages before printing became widely available.
Monastic Schools: Educational institutions established by religious orders where monks taught reading, writing, and other subjects.
Vernacular Literature: Literary works written in everyday language instead of Latin, making them accessible to wider audiences during this time period.