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literate
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
Translations
literates
pl
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ət/
A literate person can understand complex texts.
Грамотный человек может понимать сложные тексты.
Additional translations
Synonyms
educated person
literate person
lettered person
man of letters
well-read person
more literate
Comp.
most literate
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
She is a literate person who loves to read and write.
Она грамотный человек, который любит читать и писать.
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Definitions
During medieval times, literates were often monks who copied manuscripts.
The panel consisted of notable literates from various academic fields.
In many parts of the world, being literate is a basic requirement for most jobs.
She is computer literate, which makes her an asset to the tech team.
Nineteenth-century reformers worked tirelessly to literate the rural poor.
The craftsman literated the plaque with a graceful script.