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Definition audience in British English

audience noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɔːdiəns/
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

Example

She would be addressing an audience of three thousand teachers.

Example

Chaplin's films captivated audiences throughout the world.

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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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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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2

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

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 British English