Subscriber: meaning, definitions and examples

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subscriber

 

[ sษ™bหˆskraษชbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media

A person who pays for access to a service or to receive regular updates or publications.

Synonyms

follower, member, supporter.

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Word Description / Examples
subscriber

Use 'subscriber' when referring to someone who has signed up to receive regular updates, newsletters, or services from a platform, website, or publication.

  • We have over 10,000 subscribers to our monthly newsletter.
  • He is a subscriber to the premium content service.
member

Use 'member' when referring to a person who belongs to a group, organization, club, or community.

  • She is a member of the local gym.
  • We need to welcome the new members of our team.
follower

Use 'follower' when referring to someone who regularly engages with a person, group, or organization, typically on social media platforms.

  • She has millions of followers on Instagram.
  • Our brand's followers are very active in sharing our posts.
supporter

Use 'supporter' when referring to someone who actively supports or endorses a person, cause, or organization, often providing emotional, financial, or other types of support.

  • He is a strong supporter of the charity's work.
  • The politician thanked all her supporters for their dedication.

Examples of usage

  • Subscribers can enjoy unlimited access to all the content on the website.
  • As a subscriber, you will receive exclusive offers and discounts.
Context #2 | Noun

telecommunications

A person who has agreed to receive a service, typically by paying a regular fee.

Synonyms

client, customer, user.

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subscriber

This is a duplicate and already described earlier.

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customer

General term for anyone who buys goods or services from a business. This term is broad and can be used in most commercial transactions.

  • The shop has many returning customers.
  • He is a regular customer at the local bookstore.
client

Typically used in a professional or business setting to describe someone who receives services from a consultant, lawyer, or agency. It implies a more personal or customized service relationship.

  • The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case details.
  • The advertising agency won a new client.
user

Often used in the context of technology and software to describe someone who utilizes a particular product, application, or system. It doesn't necessarily imply a financial transaction.

  • The app has over a million users.
  • The platform's user interface is very friendly.

Examples of usage

  • Our company has over a million mobile subscribers across the country.
  • You can become a subscriber by signing up for our monthly plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "subscriber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assinante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคนเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abonnent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelanggan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะดะฟะปะฐั‚ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abonent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠ ๅ…ฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suscriptor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท abone

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋…์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุชุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edplatitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predplatiteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎข้˜…่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naroฤnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกskrifandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทั‹ะปัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abunษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suscriptor

Etymology

The word 'subscriber' originated from the Latin word 'subscribere', which means 'to sign beneath'. In the past, it was commonly used in the context of signing up for services or publications by putting one's signature below a document. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to individuals who pay for access to various services, such as media or telecommunications. The concept of subscribers has become integral to the modern digital age, where people subscribe to online platforms, newsletters, and other forms of content.

See also: ascribe, circumscribed, inscribed, prescribe, scribble, scribe, scribes, scribing, scrivener, subscribe, subscription, transcribe.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,267 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.