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    literate
    /ˈlɪt(ə)rət/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a literate person.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLITERATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LITERATE definition: 1. able to read and write: 2. having knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of…. Learn more.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLITERATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. adjective. Someone who is literate is able to read and write. Over one-quarter of the adult population are not fully literate. 2. adjective. If you describe someone as literate, you mean that they are intelligent and well-educated, especially about literature and the arts. [approval]

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishliterate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of literate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › literateLiterate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 10, 2012 · The meaning of LITERATE is educated, cultured. How to use literate in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › literateLiterate - definition of literate by The Free Dictionary

    adj. 1. able to read and write. 2. educated; learned. 3. used to words rather than numbers as a means of expression.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLITERATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    LITERATE definition: able to read and write. Learn more.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › literateLiterate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. a person who can read and write. synonyms: literate person. see more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › literateLITERATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read. characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like: His writing is literate but cold and clinical. Synonyms: knowledgeable, well-informed. having knowledge or skill in a specified field: Is she computer literate? The boss needs a computer‑literate assistant.

  10. www.wordreference.com › definition › literateliterate - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    able to read and write. having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read. characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like: His writing is literate but cold and clinical. having knowledge or skill in a specified field: literate in computer usage. having an education; educated.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › literateliterate | meaning of literate in Longman Dictionary of...

    literate meaning, definition, what is literate: able to read and write: Learn more.