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.
A widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program.
A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.
A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary.
A vile, wicked person.
An extremely depraved person, or one capable or guilty of great crimes.
Any opponent player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: hero (“the current player”).
In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero.
A deliberate scoundrel.