subscriber; member; participant; affiliate
Refers to a person or entity that has joined a service, organization, or scheme. Common in contexts like telephone/internet subscriptions, insurance policies, and membership programs. The specific English gloss depends on the domain.
The number of subscribers to the new phone service is increasing.
Policyholders should contact us immediately if an accident occurs.
Members of this association must pay monthly dues.
calling subscriber; calling party
called party; called subscriber
subscriber line
subscriber number
telephone subscriber; telephone customer
Compound of 加入 (かにゅう, 'joining, subscription') + 者 (しゃ, 'person'). The meaning is transparent from its components.
local switch; LS
asymmetric digital subscriber line; ADSL