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listener
This term describes a person engaged in the act of hearing, but it carries a strong distinction between passive consumption and active engagement. In the context of media, it refers to an audience member of a broadcast or recording, often used in the collective sense to describe a demographic or a fan base.
When applied to interpersonal communication, the word shifts toward a psychological quality. A good listener is not merely someone who hears sound, but someone who provides emotional validation and focused attention, implying a level of empathy and social skill.
Meanings
Examples
I am a listener.
She is a sympathetic listener when I am sad.