subscriber
UK: səbˈskraɪbə | US: səbˈskraɪbər
n. a person who receives a publication or service regularly by paying in advance
n. a person who agrees to receive updates or content from a digital platform
n. (archaic) a person who signs a document or contract
The word "subscriber" originates from Latin subscribere ("to write underneath"), combining sub- (under) and scribere (to write). Historically, it referred to signing one’s name at the bottom of a document. Over time, it evolved to denote someone who commits to a service (e.g., a magazine) by "writing under" a contract. The modern sense extends to digital platforms, where "subscribing" implies agreeing to receive content.
She became a subscriber to the local newspaper.
The YouTube channel gained 10,000 new subscribers last month.
Subscribers will receive exclusive access to the event.
He was the first subscriber to sign the petition.
The magazine offers discounts to long-term subscribers.