Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Literate

Literate (lit"ẽr*at) , adjective

[Latin litteratus, literatus. See Letter.]

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

Literate , noun

1.
One educated, but not having taken a university degree; especially, such a person who is prepared to take holy orders. [English]
2.
A literary man.