Coaudience

/koʊˈɔdiəns/ noun

Definition

A shared or joint audience; people who watch, listen to, or experience something together.

Etymology

Prefix 'co-' (Latin 'cum' meaning 'with') + 'audience' (from Latin 'audientia' meaning 'a hearing' or 'those who listen'). Modern term reflecting shared media consumption.

Kelly Says

The rise of 'coaudience' as a concept reflects how much of our entertainment is now social—we watch TV with others, stream together, and share what we're watching, making 'audience' increasingly 'co'!

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