readership

American  

[ree-der-ship] / ˈri dərˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the people who read or are thought to read a particular book, newspaper, magazine, etc..

   The periodical has a dwindling readership.

2. the duty, status, or profession of a reader.

3. (especially in British universities) the position of instructor or lecturer.

4. the state or quality of being a reader.

   appealing to a higher level of readership.

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readership British  

/ ˈriːdəʃɪp /

noun

1. all the readers collectively of a particular publication or author

   a readership of five million

   Dickens's readership

2. the office, position, or rank of university reader

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Etymology

Origin of readership

First recorded in 1710–20; reader + -ship

Example Sentences

“Now it is just time for the audience — the readership — to really put its money where its mouth is,” Williams said.

From Salon

But by the 60s they, and especially Owen, had found large new readerships.

From BBC

Maker’s readership is small; a mere 10% pay for her mix of essays, tasting reports and personal reflections.

From The Wall Street Journal

And his loyal readership counts some of the most successful coaches in the game.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coming from a proud romance writer the majority of whose readership is women, Henry’s work rejects this entirely.

From Los Angeles Times