literate

//ˈlɪtərət//
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Adjective

literateCanonical form
more literateComparative
most literateSuperlative
1

Able to read and write.

Most adults in this country are literate.

2

Knowledgeable or educated in a particular field or subject.

She is financially literate and manages her investments wisely.

3

Well-written or showing skill in writing.

Her essay was literate and engaging.

Noun

1

A person who can read and write.

The number of literates in the country has increased significantly over the past decade.