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nescient
adj 1: holding that only material phenomena can be known and
knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is
impossible [syn: unbelieving]
2: lacking general education or knowledge; "an ignorant man";
"nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group
incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting
contempt for his unlettered companions" [syn: ignorant,
unenlightened, unlearned, unlettered]