What is the meaning of Audience?

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

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.

The readership of a book or other written publication.

A following.

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

audience, viewer

(court) hearing

audience (widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public)

Source: wiktionary.org