literate

Definition

  • noun: an educated person
  • adjective: able to read and write
  • synonyms: learned, lettered, literatus

Examples

  • computer 'literates' [=people who know how to use computers]

  • What percentage of the population is 'literate'?

  • The job requires you to be computer 'literate'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The Petersons! Welcome. So, he's literally a dog. Paul! No, that's all right. Although, I prefer "literate dog." That's funny. Isn't that funny, Paul? He's not a big laugher. We're so delighted you could (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman