audience
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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
3
a : a group of listeners or spectators b : a reading, viewing, or listening public
4
: a group of ardent admirers or devotees
See Examples of AUDIENCE
- The concert attracted a large audience.
- The audience clapped and cheered.
- 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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- Synonyms
- cult, followership, following
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