literate (adj.)

  1. able to read and write

  2. versed in literature; dealing with literature

    literate (n.)

  1. a person who can read and write

    [ Syn: literate person ]

    literate (adj.)

  1. knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields; computer literate'

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