Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aliterate
adjective
/ˌeɪ.lɪˈtɛr.ɪt/
Definition
A person who is able to read but chooses not to do so.
Examples
- Many students today are considered aliterate because they prefer watching videos over reading.
- Despite being a skilled reader, her aliterate habits led to a decline in her literary knowledge.
Meaning
Aliteracy refers to a lack of interest in reading, despite having the ability to do so.
Synonyms
- uninterested
- non-reader
- apathetic
