aliterate

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Noun aliterate has 1 sense

aliterate, aliterate person - a person who can read but is disinclined to derive information from literary sources
--₁ is a kind of ignoramus, know nothing, uneducated person

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Term: aliterate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Popular meaning - refers to a person who has the ability to read but chooses not to, or does not enjoy reading.

Example sentence: Many people today are aliterate, opting for smartphones and video games instead of books.

Sense 2: Local usage - in a specific region or community, aliterate can mean someone who is unable to read due to illiteracy.

Example sentence: The literacy rate in that village is quite low, with many being aliterate and unable to read or write.

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