aliterate
noun
a person who is able to read but rarely chooses to do so.
aliteracy
-
a word derived from
aliterate.
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He goes on to state that aliteracy is more dangerous because it "reflects a change in cultural values and a loss of skills" and "leads to knowing without understanding."
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
