audience

au·di·ence

noun \ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s, ˈä-\

Definition of AUDIENCE

1

: the act or state of hearing

2

a : a formal hearing or interview <an audience with the pope> b : an opportunity of being heard <I would succeed if I were once given audience>

3

a : a group of listeners or spectators b : a reading, viewing, or listening public

4

: a group of ardent admirers or devotees : following

Examples of AUDIENCE

1. The concert attracted a large audience.
2. The audience clapped and cheered.
3. Her audience is made up mostly of young women.

Origin of AUDIENCE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin audientia, from audient-, audiens, present participle of audire

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to AUDIENCE

Synonyms: cult, followership, following

Related Words: discipleship; fandom

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