able to read and write.

having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read.

characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like

His writing is literate but cold and clinical.

having knowledge or skill in a specified field

literate in computer usage.

having an education; educated.

a person who can read and write.

a learned person.

adjective

cultivated , cultured , educated , instructed , knowledgeable , learned , lettered , scholarly , schooled , enlightened , informed