"aliteracy" meaning in All languages combined

See aliteracy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From a- + literacy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|literacy}} a- + literacy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aliteracy (uncountable)
  1. The state of having the ability to read, but lacking interest in doing so. Wikipedia link: aliteracy Tags: uncountable Synonyms: alliteracy Related terms: aliterate, illiteracy
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