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Definition of subscriber

subscriber

/səbˈskraɪ.bər/
sub · scri · ber

Plural:subscribers
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subscriber Lexical Profile

subscriber Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or organization that arranges to receive or access a periodical, streaming platform, utility, or digital channel on a regular or ongoing basis, often in exchange for a recurring fee.

Example

"The magazine offers exclusive digital archives to every paid subscriber."


2

A person or institution that pledges to contribute money to a charity, fund, or financial venture, or commits to purchasing newly issued shares of stock.

Example

"Each initial subscriber to the municipal bond issue was guaranteed a fixed rate of return."


3

A person who signs their name at the foot of a formal document, contract, petition, or articles of incorporation to attest to or adopt its contents.

Example

"Every subscriber to the founding charter pledged to uphold the organization's bylaws."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the verb subscribe plus the agent suffix -er, ultimately from Latin subscribere, meaning 'to write underneath' (as in signing one's name at the bottom of a document).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subscriber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subscriber
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