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Meaning of listener
A person who listens to something or someone.
Etymology of listener
The word "listener" originated in the 15th century, from the verb "listen", which is derived from Old English "hlystan" and "hlosnian", related to "hlust" meaning "hearing" and "hlos" meaning "fame" or "report"
Historically, the term "listener" was used to describe someone who attends to sound or speech, and over time its meaning has expanded to include various contexts, such as medical devices and advisory roles
Synonyms
auditor
hearer
attendee
observer
spectator
eavesdropper
watcher
browser
surfer
scanner
skimmer
glancer
viewer
reader
perceiver
noticer
seer
beholder
discerner
discriminator
judge
critic
connoisseur
aficionado
enthusiast
fan
devotee
follower
addict
junkie
buff
aficionada
expert
authority
specialist
professional
analyst
commentator
reviewer
appraiser
evaluator
assessor
Definitions
- A person who listens to a speech, radio broadcast, etc.
- A person who is listening to something, especially in order to give advice or help
- A device that listens to or receives signals, especially in a medical context
Usage Examples
- The listener was deeply moved by the speaker's words
- The radio listener called in to request a song
- The therapist was an active listener, paying close attention to her patient's concerns
Antonyms
speaker
talker
orator
lecturer
communicator
transmitter
sender
emitter
broadcaster
announcer
declarer
proclaimer
herald
crier
bellman
towncrier
messenger
emissary
ambassador
envoy
delegate
representative
agent
spokesperson
mouthpiece
informant
reporter
correspondent
journalist
writer
author
creator
producer
maker
doer
actor
player
performer
entertainer