Subscriber

/səbˈskraɪbər/ noun

Definition

A person who pays money regularly to receive a service, magazine, or access to something.

Etymology

From Latin 'subscribere' (sub- 'under' + scribere 'to write'), originally meaning 'to write one's name at the bottom of a document.' The meaning evolved to signing up for something, then paying for ongoing access.

Kelly Says

The word 'subscribe' used to literally mean writing your name at the bottom of a page to show agreement—like the founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence. Now it just means clicking a button!

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