Literate — Defs

01 a. Instructed in learning, science, or literature; learned; lettered.

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Instructed in learning, science, or literature; learned; lettered.
“The literate now chose their emperor, as the military chose theirs.” — Landor.

02 n. One educated, but not having taken a university degree; especially, such a person who is prepared to take holy orders.

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One educated, but not having taken a university degree; especially, such a person who is prepared to take holy orders.[Eng.]
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A literary man.