Agency Dictionary

Subscriber

nounPronunciation: /səbˈskraɪ.bər/

In Portuguese: Assinante

What does “Subscriber” mean?

A person who signs up to receive regular issues of a publication or service through regular delivery.

Etymology

Formed from subscribe and the agent suffix -er. Subscribe comes from Latin subscribere, "to write underneath", from sub-, "under", and scribere, "to write". The original sense was signing one's name at the bottom of a document to show agreement, and from there it came to mean committing to regular payments for a publication or service.

Often confused with

follower: A follower tracks someone on social media without payment; a subscriber pays or registers for regular content delivery.

Word family

subscribe
subscription
unsubscribe

Rhymes with

fiber
briber

Usage examples

As we grow, I want every single reader, follower and subscriber to be able to impact the way we are built with feedback that ought to be listened to.

Concepts

Source editions

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diagnosticnoun: An analytical determination or judgment identifying the underlying nature, cause, or source of a problem.
Matrixnoun: An enclosing medium, grid, or systemic web of cultural and algorithmic conventions that shapes perceptions.
Anesthetizingadjective: Producing numbness, insensibility, or temporary relief from pain and critical awareness. In media studies, it describes content that pacifies audiences into mindless consumption.
supply chainnoun: The complete sequence of processes, entities, and facilities involved in producing and distributing a commodity.
Protocolnoun: An official procedure, established code of correct conduct, or standardized system of rules governing professional operations.
stakeholdernoun: A person or group with an interest in a project or an organization and affected by its results, such as clients, managers, investors or users.
Byproductnoun: A secondary, often unexpected result or incidental creation derived from an ongoing process or effort.
Synergynoun: The interaction or cooperation of two or more agents or parts to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their individual components.
asynchronousadjective: Not occurring at the same time or coordinated simultaneously, describing workflows or interactions handled independently across time.
Baselinenoun: A clearly defined reference point or standard benchmark against which measurements and quality levels are compared. In industry analysis, it defines the current standard of work.
Bottlenecknoun: A point of congestion or obstruction that impedes progress or restricts flow in a production or organizational system.
Carouselnoun: A multi-slide social media post format that allows users to swipe through a sequential series of images or cards.

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autonomynoun: The condition or power of self-governance, independent decision-making, and freedom from external control.
Empiricistnoun: A person who supports the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience. In practice, an empiricist insists on tangible observation and verifiable testing before accepting a claim.
Rationalistnoun: A person who bases their opinions and actions on reason and logic rather than on religious belief or emotional response. In philosophy, a rationalist maintains that knowledge is primarily innate and deduced.
Skepticnoun: A person inclined to question, doubt, or suspend judgment regarding accepted opinions, claims, or apparent facts until verifiable proof is presented.
Legacynoun: An enduring body of work, set of values, or material inheritance handed down from a predecessor to future generations.
Discernmentnoun: The ability to judge well, perceive keen distinctions, and grasp obscure psychological or practical truths.
Paradoxicaladjective: Seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, yet expressing a possible or underlying truth upon deeper investigation.
Athletenoun: A person trained to compete in exercises, games, or sports requiring physical strength, speed, stamina, or agility. Athletes submit to rigorous discipline to achieve optimal somatic and tactical performance.
Maximnoun: A concise statement expressing a fundamental principle, general truth, or practical rule of conduct.
symbolismnoun: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, and the set of meanings that a form, an image or an object carries beyond its literal sense.
Dogmaticadjective: Characterized by the expression of opinions strongly and as if they were unquestionable facts without proper evidential backing.
Secularadjective: Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis; worldly rather than sacred.