readership

/ˈridərʃɪp/
noun
  1. The group of people who read a particular publication, author, or type of writing.
    • The magazine targets a young adult readership.
    • The author's readership grew after her book won an award.
    • The newspaper has a large readership across the country.
  2. The number or type of people who read something.
    • The blog's readership doubled in the first month.
    • The survey measured the readership of local newspapers.
    • The book has a loyal readership that spans generations.
  3. The position or role of a reader, especially in an academic context (e.g., a university lecturer).
    • He held a readership at Oxford for ten years.
    • The readership at the university is a prestigious academic role.
    • She was appointed to a readership in English literature.