As adjectives the difference between illiterate and educated
is that illiterate is unable to read and write while educated is having attained a level of higher education, such as a college degree.
As a noun illiterate
is an illiterate person, one not able to read.
As a verb educated is
(educate).
illiterate
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Unable to read and write.
Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.
Synonyms
* ignorant
* unlettered
Antonyms
* literate
Derived terms
* illiteracy
* illiterately
* illiterateness
Noun
(
en noun)
an illiterate person, one not able to read.
educated
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Having attained a level of higher education, such as a college degree.
Synonyms
* See also
Antonyms
* uneducated
Verb
(head)
(educate)
