Definition

A group of people who read a particular publication or book.

Example

The magazine has a large readership, attracting millions of subscribers each month.

Conversation

Have you noticed the increase in our magazine's readership?

Yeah, it's great to see so many people interested in our content.

I wonder what topics attract the most readership these days.

Probably the lifestyle articles — they always seem to get a lot of attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Readership → It is formed from "read" (from Old English "rǣdan", meaning to interpret or to advise) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "readership" refers to the state or condition of being a reader or the collective group of readers.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'interpreting' ('read') something and the condition of belonging to a group ('-ship'). This helps you remember that 'readership' refers to the group of people who read.

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