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listener

[ lis-uh-ner ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

someone who gives attention with the ear, especially for the purpose of hearing specific sounds, speech, instructions, etc.:
At story time, you may choose to be a reader or a listener.
someone who listens to a radio broadcast or to a specific radio program:
They attract teenage listeners with pop songs about first love.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of listener¹

First recorded in 1600–20; listen ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

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She praised Wark's legacy, adding it is "unmatched in the world of news and current affairs broadcasting", along with her "ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers".

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The universe of concerns assumed in the listener was no different than the usual sea of "self-help" debris offered up by other MAGA-coated "wellness," "spirituality" and "lifestyle" influencers online.

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Questions had been asked about what this would mean for listeners in the Republic of Ireland who would be unable to tune into BBC Radio Ulster or Radio Foyle online.

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Inspired by a listener texting in, Greg floated the idea of a UK equivalent called Air Force Hun with British billionaire Sir Richard, using his company Virgin Galactic.

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For Montenegro, what matters most are the band’s listeners.

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