nounadjective

en publik

audience

De människor som har samlats på en plats för att titta eller lyssna på någonting, till exempel en konsert eller en teater.

Publik (Swedish)

Definition:
The term publik refers to the audience or spectators present at an event, such as a concert, theater performance, sports game, lecture, or any public gathering where people observe or listen.

Explanation:

  • It indicates the group of people who are watching or listening to a performance, presentation, or event.
  • The word can denote a temporary assembly of individuals sharing attention toward a common event.

Similar Words:

  • åskådare — often used for spectators, especially in sports or outdoor events; emphasizes the role of watching.
  • besökare — translates to "visitors," which might overlap with publik when visitors come to a show or event, but is broader and can refer to any visitors, not necessarily an audience.
  • tittare — means "viewer," often used for someone watching TV or a broadcast, less so for live audiences.

Summary:
Publik specifically refers to the audience physically present and collectively engaged with an event, distinguishing it from viewers or visitors in other contexts.

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Examples

Publiken klappar efter sången.noun

The audience applauds after the song.

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