Subscriber

Definition

Subscriber typically refers to a person who pays to receive a service or publication regularly.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səbˈskraɪbər/
• Respelling: suhb-SKRY-bur (with "suhb" as a schwa sound like the 'u' in "supply," "SKRY" as in "sky," and "bur" as in "burger" without the "g")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səbˈskraɪbə/
• Respelling: suhb-SKRY-buh (similar to American English, with "suhb" as in "supply," "SKRY" like in "sky," and "buh" as a softer version of "bur")

In both dialects, "subscriber" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "SKRY." The main difference lies in the pronunciation of the final syllable, which tends to be more pronounced as "bur" in American English, while in British English, it ends in a softer "buh."

Etymology

The term "subscriber" comes from the Latin word subscribere which means 'to write underneath, to sign,' from sub- (beneath) + scribere (to write). In English, it began to refer to someone who signs up for services or publications around the late 18th century.

Derivatives

• Subscription
• Subscribable
• Unsubscribed
• Resubscribe
• Presubscribe

Synonyms

• Member
• Signatory
• Enrollee

Antonyms

• Non-subscriber
• Non-member
• Unenrolled

Usage

"Subscriber" is a term often used in various domains like telecommunications, digital platforms, and publication industries, to denote individuals or entities that have opted to regularly receive a service or publication usually against a payment.

Related Terms

• Subscribe
• Subscription service
• Subscription-based model

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Individual Service Recipient: A person who pays to receive a service or a publication regularly.‍
• Example: She is a long-time subscriber to the magazine.

• Entity as Service Recipient: An entity or organization that subscribes to receive a particular service or publication on a regular basis.‍
• Example: Several business enterprises are subscribers to the financial data service.

• Online Platform User: A user who has opted to follow and regularly receive updates or content from a particular channel or profile on digital platforms.‍
• Example: He is a subscriber to many tech-related channels on YouTube.