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Definition audience in American English

audience noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɔdiəns/
1

a group of people who have come to a place to see or hear a movie, performance, speech, etc. The people who watch a sports game or other large event are usually called spectators or the crowd

Example

Chaplin's movies captivated audiences throughout the world.

Example

He offended many in the audience with his insensitive remarks.

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The music was performed before an enthusiastic audience.

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

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1.1

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

Example

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

Example

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

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1.2

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

Example

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

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Example

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

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3

a formal meeting with a very important person

Example

He had an audience with the Pope in 1996.

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Definition audience in American English