1. the condition of being able to read but choosing not to read
Usage: academic term

Examples

• Aliteracy is a growing concern among educators who notice students can read but avoid it.
• The rise of digital entertainment has contributed to aliteracy in many teenagers.
• Unlike illiteracy, aliteracy involves people who possess reading skills but don’t use them.
• Teachers are developing strategies to combat aliteracy and encourage voluntary reading.
• Aliteracy affects people across all education levels and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• The library launched a program to address aliteracy in the community.