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"Literate" Definition

noun

A well-informed, educated person.
One who can read and write.
An educated person.
A person who can read and write.

adjective

Able to read and write.
Familiar with literature; literary.
Knowledgeable or educated in a particular field or fields.
Well-written; polished: a literate essay.
Able to read and write.