literate
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One day, these dynastic annals may form part of the historically literate man or woman’s mental furniture—we are not there yet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
But he also recognises security and privacy issues and the dangers that those "who are not digitally literate can easily be scammed".
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
There are many notable exceptions, but on the whole, society has become less literate, less mathematical and less able to think and reason critically.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
They say the people of Keeladi were literate, highly-skilled and engaged in trade across the subcontinent and abroad.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025
Cicero was literate in both Latin and Greek—a mark of cultivation and an entry to Roman high society.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
Vocabulary lists containing literate
March: Book Two
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American Street
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"Shelter" by Harlan Coben, Chapters 1–6
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