adjective
- able to read and write
- well-educated and knowledgeable, especially about literature and culture
- having knowledge or competence in a specified area
noun
- a person who can read and write
Examples
- The literacy program helped many adults become literate.
- She is highly literate and enjoys reading classic novels.
- Computer-literate employees are in high demand.
- The company seeks financially literate managers.
- He became literate at age seven.
- The discussion was aimed at literates in the community.
- Being literate opens many career opportunities.