Listenership refers to the act of listening or the number of people who are listening to a particular program, speech, or conversation. There are several synonyms for listenership, including audience, ear, reception, and hearing. Audience refers to the people who are actively listening to a program, speech, or performance. Ear is a more informal term for listenership, while reception refers to the quality of the signal being received by the listener. Hearing, on the other hand, refers to the ability to perceive sound and is often used in the context of hearing loss. Regardless of the term used, listenership is an essential aspect of effective communication and engagement.