aliterate
/ˌeɪˈlɪtərət/
adjective
- Describing someone who can read but chooses not to read regularly or for enjoyment.
- An aliterate student might have good reading skills but never pick up a book for fun.
- Being aliterate is different from being illiterate; it's about choice, not ability.
- The campaign targets aliterate adults who prefer watching videos to reading.
noun
- A person who can read but chooses not to read regularly or for enjoyment.
- The survey found that aliterates often cite lack of time as their main reason.
- The program helps aliterates discover the joy of reading through graphic novels.
- Many aliterates were once avid readers but lost the habit over time.