readership
[ree-der-ship]
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noun
the people who read or are thought to read a particular book, newspaper, magazine, etc.: The periodical has a dwindling readership.
the duty, status, or profession of a reader.
(especially in British universities) the position of instructor or lecturer.
the state or quality of being a reader: appealing to a higher level of readership.
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Origin of readership
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Contemporary Examples of readership
Its readership expands in times when more of us need its particular brand of salve.
It has existed, over its long history, in both expanded and contracted states in terms of its readership.
And as its influence and readership expands, the paper is feeling the wrath of Hollywood mega-stars.
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Try as they might to connect to their readership via blogpost of their outfits, something feels inherently false.
His readership is small; the site gets roughly 10,000 page views a day.
Historical Examples of readership
The office of readership to this society had been offered to Cowper, but was declined by him.
The Works of William CowperWilliam Cowper
In the present day the readership is purely honorary and without duties.
readership
noun
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