audience
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au·di·ence

noun \ˈ-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
3
a : a group of listeners or spectators
b : a reading, viewing, or listening public
4
: a group of ardent admirers or devotees

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

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