audience

noun7

1. •
   the people who come together to watch or listen to a show, a speech or a concert

   • We joined the audience just as the lights went down.
2. •
   A widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program.
3. •
   The readership of a book or other written publication.

   • "Private Eye" has a small but faithful audience.
4. •
   A following.

   • The opera singer expanded his audience by singing songs from the shows.
5. •
   A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary.

   • She managed to get an audience with the Pope.
6. •
   (historical) An audiencia (judicial court of the Spanish empire), or the territory administered by it.
7. •
   (no longer used) Hearing; the condition or state of hearing or listening.

   • WHen he had ended all his sayingꝭ in the audience of the people / he entred ĩto Capernaum. — 1526