literate

Example Sentences

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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

Now, women are universally literate and make up a majority of university students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

They say the people of Keeladi were literate, highly-skilled and engaged in trade across the subcontinent and abroad.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

"It's plain from looking at the letters that whoever made the die wasn't literate, the letters don't bear much resemblance to Latin - they're garbage really," he explained.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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