literate

/ˈlɪtərət/ LIT-ə-rət

Definitions

1. adjective

having the ability to read and write; educated

“She was a literate woman who contributed significantly to the local community.”

2. noun

a person who can read and write

“The literate population of the city was a major factor in its economic growth.”

Synonyms

  • educated
  • lettered
  • scholarly

Antonyms

  • illiterate
  • uneducated