1. people who can read and write
Usage: plural of literate

Examples

• The literacy program helped transform illiterates into confident literates.
• In many developing countries, the ratio of literates to illiterates is improving.
• The school’s mission was to graduate literates who could contribute to society.
• Census data showed that literates made up 85% of the adult population.
• The library served both literates seeking advanced materials and new readers learning basic skills.
• Government programs aimed to increase the number of literates in rural areas.