audience

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

“We joined the audience just as the lights went down.”

Hearing; the condition or state of hearing or listening.

A widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program.

A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary.

“She managed to get an audience with the Pope.”

The readership of a book or other written publication.

“"Private Eye" has a small but faithful audience.”

A following.

“The opera singer expanded his audience by singing songs from the shows.”

An audiencia (judicial court of the Spanish empire), or the territory administered by it.