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UK [ˈɔːdɪəns] / US [ˈɔdɪəns] noun [countable]
Word forms "audience":
singular audience plural audiences
1) a group of people who have come to a place to see or hear a film, performance, speech etc. The people who watch a sports match or other large event are usually called spectators or the crowd. Audience can be followed by a singular or plural verb

She would be addressing an audience of three thousand teachers.

Chaplin's films captivated audiences throughout the world.

He offended many in the audience with his insensitive remarks.

The music was performed before an enthusiastic audience.

audience participation:

He was soon encouraging audience participation and several women came up on stage.

a) all the people who watch a television programme, listen to a radio broadcast, or are reached by advertising

The series has attracted an audience of more than 10 million.

target audience:

Our target audience has always been the affluent under-30s.

b) the people who see the work of a particular artist or read the work of a particular writer

His detective novels are beginning to appeal to a wider audience.

2) a group of people who admire or support a particular person, belief, idea etc: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Disaffected young people are an ideal audience for his outrageous political opinions.

3) a formal meeting with a very important person
audience with:

He had an audience with the Pope in 1996.


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