Listenership: meaning, definitions and examples

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listenership

 

[ ˈlɪs(ə)nərˌʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media

The number or type of people who regularly listen to a particular radio station, watch a particular TV show, or access a particular website.

Synonyms

audience, readership, viewership.

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Word Description / Examples
listenership

Used to refer to the group of people who regularly listen to a particular radio program or podcast.

  • The radio station's listenership has grown by 20% in the last year.
  • Our podcast reached a listenership of 10,000 within six months.
audience

A general term that refers to people who watch, listen to, or read something. It can apply to live events, broadcasts, or written content.

  • The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
  • The TV show has a wide audience across all age groups.
  • The author hopes to reach a broader audience with her new book.
viewership

Used to describe the number of people who watch television programs or videos.

  • The viewership for the season finale broke all previous records.
  • The channel's viewership has increased significantly.
readership

Specifically refers to the group of people who read a particular publication, such as a newspaper, magazine, or book.

  • The magazine's readership grew after the redesign.
  • The newspaper has a loyal readership in the local community.

Examples of usage

  • The listenership of the radio station has been steadily increasing over the past year.
  • The TV show has a large listenership among teenagers.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The state or condition of being a listener.

Examples of usage

  • Active listenership is an important skill in effective communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "listenership" in other languages:

🇵🇹 audiência

🇮🇳 श्रोताओं की संख्या

🇩🇪 Zuhörerschaft

🇮🇩 pendengar

🇺🇦 аудиторія

🇵🇱 słuchacze

🇯🇵 聴衆

🇫🇷 auditoire

🇪🇸 audiencia

🇹🇷 dinleyici kitlesi

🇰🇷 청중

🇸🇦 عدد المستمعين

🇨🇿 posluchači

🇸🇰 poslucháči

🇨🇳 听众

🇸🇮 poslušalci

🇮🇸 hlustendur

🇰🇿 тыңдармандар саны

🇬🇪 მსმენელთა რაოდენობა

🇦🇿 dinləyicilər

🇲🇽 audiencia

Etymology

The term 'listenership' originated in the late 19th century and is a derivative of the word 'listener,' which dates back to Middle English. The concept of measuring listenership became more prominent with the rise of radio and later television, as broadcasters sought to understand their audience demographics and preferences.

See also: listener, listeners.