literate
(adjective) knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields; “computer literate”
literate
(adjective) versed in literature; dealing with literature
literate
(adjective) able to read and write
literate, literate person
(noun) a person who can read and write
Source: WordNet® 3.1
literate (comparative more literate, superlative most literate)
Able to read and write; having literacy.
Antonym: illiterate
Knowledgeable in literature, writing; literary; well-read.
Which is used in writing (of a language or dialect).
literate (plural literates)
A person who is able to read and write.
(historical) A person who was educated but had not taken a university degree; especially a candidate to take holy orders.
• laterite, litteræ, teretial
Source: Wiktionary
Lit"er*ate, a. Etym: [L. litteratus, literatus. See Letter.]
Definition: Instructed in learning, science, or literature; learned; lettered. The literate now chose their emperor, as the military chose theirs. Landor.
Lit"er*ate, n.
1. One educated, but not having taken a university degree; especially, such a person who is prepared to take holy orders. [Eng.]
2. A literary man.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 March 2025
(noun) an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
